外在 wàizài external
external; extrinsic
How to remember 外在: 外 outside + 在 at = external.
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How it is used
- External / extrinsic - 外在因素 (wàizài yīnsù) external factors; 外在美 (wàizài měi) outer beauty.
- Contrasts with 内在 (nèizài, inner/intrinsic); often pairs in 外在与内在. Written-leaning.