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外向

wài xiàng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • extroverted (personality)
  • (economics etc) export-oriented

Definition

指人的性格开朗活泼,善于交际,乐于表达自己。

Extroverted; describes a person who is outgoing, sociable, and expressive.

Usage

常用来形容人的性格特点,与‘内向’相对。

Often used to describe a person's personality trait, opposite of introverted.

Examples

  • 1 她是一个性格外向的人,喜欢交朋友。 (She is an extroverted person who likes making friends.)
  • 2 外向的人通常更容易适应新环境。 (Extroverted people usually adapt to new environments more easily.)
  • 3 他虽然看起来很外向,其实内心很敏感。 (Although he seems very outgoing, he is actually sensitive inside.)
  • 4 外向的孩子往往更愿意参与集体活动。 (Extroverted children are often more willing to participate in group activities.)
  • 5 在团队合作中,外向的性格有助于沟通。 (In teamwork, an extroverted personality helps with communication.)
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