Meanings of 外籍
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外人 (wàirén) — use 外籍 to emphasize legal nationality status, while 外人 refers more generally to outsiders or foreigners without the legal implication.
Be careful not to confuse 外籍 with 外国 (wàiguó), which means 'foreign country.' The term is more formal and specific to nationality, while 外国 can refer to any foreign nation. Common collocations include 外籍人士 (foreign nationals) and 外籍学生 (foreign students).
Although 外籍 is not in the official HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for learners at HSK level 4 and above to understand discussions related to nationality and immigration. Focus on related terms like 外国 and 国籍 (nationality) to build context.
Learners often mix up 外籍 with 外国人 (wàiguó rén, foreign person), which is broader and refers to anyone from a foreign country. Remember, 外籍 is specifically about nationality, not just being a foreigner.
Pronunciation of 外籍
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How to say foreign (i.e. of foreign nationality) in Chinese
“foreign (i.e. of foreign nationality)” in Chinese is外籍
外籍 (wàijí) refers to someone who holds foreign nationality, often used to describe people who are not citizens of the country they are currently in. This term is commonly used in legal and immigration contexts, as well as in discussions about international relations or cultural exchanges.
When to use 外籍
Be careful not to confuse 外籍 with 外国 (wàiguó), which means 'foreign country.' The term is more formal and specific to nationality, while 外国 can refer to any foreign nation. Common collocations include 外籍人士 (foreign nationals) and 外籍学生 (foreign students).
外籍 or something close to it
外人 (wàirén) — use 外籍 to emphasize legal nationality status, while 外人 refers more generally to outsiders or foreigners without the legal implication.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 外籍 with 外国人 (wàiguó rén, foreign person), which is broader and refers to anyone from a foreign country. Remember, 外籍 is specifically about nationality, not just being a foreigner.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 外籍
外籍 specifically refers to foreign nationality, while 外国 refers to any foreign country.
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