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外表

wài biǎo

HSK 6

Meaning

  • external
  • outside
  • outward appearance

Definition

外在的、表面的样子或外观。

Outward appearance or surface look.

Usage

用于描述人或事物的外部形象，常与内在形成对比。

Used to describe the external image of a person or thing, often contrasted with the inside.

Examples

  • 1 他外表看起来很年轻，但实际上已经五十多岁了。 (He looks young on the outside, but actually he is over fifty.)
  • 2 这个苹果外表光滑，但里面已经坏了。 (This apple looks smooth on the outside, but it's rotten inside.)
  • 3 不要只根据外表判断一个人。 (Don't judge a person only by their appearance.)
  • 4 建筑物的外表装饰得很华丽。 (The exterior of the building is ornately decorated.)
  • 5 她外表坚强，内心却很脆弱。 (She appears strong on the outside, but is fragile inside.)

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