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外人 (wàirén) — use 见外 when emphasizing the act of treating someone as an outsider, while 外人 simply refers to the outsider themselves.
Be careful to use 见外 in contexts where exclusion or lack of intimacy is implied. It is generally informal and may sound accusatory, so use it cautiously. Common collocations include phrases like 觉得被见外 (to feel treated as an outsider) or 不要见外 (do not treat me as an outsider).
While 见外 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, its components can be found in other HSK words. Focus on recognizing the characters 见 (to see) and 外 (outside) as they appear in various contexts. Understanding this term can help enhance your comprehension of social dynamics in Chinese language.
Learners often misuse 见外 by applying it in overly formal contexts. For example, saying '我们不应该见外工作' (We shouldn't regard outsiders at work) is incorrect; instead, use it in personal contexts, like '我觉得你对我见外' (I feel you regard me as an outsider).
Pronunciation of 见外
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How to say to regard somebody as an outsider in Chinese
“to regard somebody as an outsider” in Chinese is见外
见外 (jiàn wài) means to regard someone as an outsider or to treat someone as if they are not part of a group or community. This term is often used in social contexts to highlight a lack of inclusion or acceptance, typically in interpersonal relationships. It can imply a feeling of distance or alienation, particularly among friends or family.
When to use 见外
Be careful to use 见外 in contexts where exclusion or lack of intimacy is implied. It is generally informal and may sound accusatory, so use it cautiously. Common collocations include phrases like 觉得被见外 (to feel treated as an outsider) or 不要见外 (do not treat me as an outsider).
见外 or something close to it
外人 (wàirén) — use 见外 when emphasizing the act of treating someone as an outsider, while 外人 simply refers to the outsider themselves.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 见外 by applying it in overly formal contexts. For example, saying '我们不应该见外工作' (We shouldn't regard outsiders at work) is incorrect; instead, use it in personal contexts, like '我觉得你对我见外' (I feel you regard me as an outsider).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 见外
It's generally more appropriate in informal settings, as it carries emotional weight and may not fit well in formal business communications.
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