Chinese Conversation · Level 8
90 words
Chinese word
外向
Pronunciation
Pinyinwài xiàng
Meaning
- adjectiveoutgoing
Example
他很外向，喜欢参加聚会。tā hěn wài xiàng xǐ huān cān jiā jù huì
He is very outgoing and likes attending parties.
More examples
他对别人很外向，但在家里比较安静。tā duì bié rén hěn wài xiàng dàn zài jiā lǐ bǐ jiào ān jìng
He is very outgoing with others, but fairly quiet at home.
Core concept
A social personality that opens readily to people and expresses itself openly.
Common phrases
外向的人wài xiàng de rén
outgoing people
对别人很外向duì bié rén hěn wài xiàng
be very outgoing with others
平时很外向píng shí hěn wài xiàng
usually be very outgoing
Similar words
开朗kāi lǎng: Being cheerful and bright, with a warm manner that is easy to approach.
好交际hǎo jiāo jì: Liking to mix with people and forming relationships with natural ease.
活泼huó pō: Showing lively energy through active movement and frequent speech.
Definition in Chinese
指性格开朗、乐于与人交往，主动向外表达感情和想法的性格特征。zhǐ xìng gé kāi lǎng lè yú yǔ rén jiāo wǎng zhǔ dòng xiàng wài biǎo dá gǎn qíng hé xiáng fǎ de xìng gé tè zhēng
Word origin
外 (wài, "outside") + 向 (xiàng, "toward") create the image of a personality directed outward, which gives the word its social sense.
Usage tips
- In everyday descriptions, this adjective can describe a child, classmate, or coworker who readily joins social activities without implying constant talking or deep friendship.
Other meanings
- cheerfuladjective
Opposites
- 内向nèi xiàngintrovertedadjective