n.
outside; outdoors
外边
Outside, the exterior world beyond the walls and doors.
外边 is the stormy, freezing world in the dark, contrasting with the warmth inside the shop.
Common Usage & Traps
- 外边下大雨 — it is pouring rain outside
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在外面外边在外边Do not blend two localizer suffixes.
What is the difference between 外边 and 外面?
They are virtually interchangeable synonyms; 边 emphasizes the border/side, 面 emphasizes the surface/face.
Both 外边 and 外面 are natural in modern Chinese; northern speech often favors 外边.
Appears in Stories 3 stories
Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.
Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.
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一天晚上， 外边 下大雨，天气非常冷。
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大中到饭店前，看见老先生一个人坐在桌子前，在看 外边 。
Read this short story about people waiting in the rain for a new phone. You will practice numbers, time, and everyday vocabulary.
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苹果商店 外边 人很多，一半儿是北京大学的大学生。
This heartwarming story reveals the quiet devotion of a father. As you read, notice the repeated actions and how a simple cup of tea becomes meaningful.
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他一个人坐在那儿，看 外边 。
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大中问：“老先生，您天天坐在这儿看 外边 ，您在看什么呢？”
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