How to write 外 (wài)
外 has 5 strokes and means “outside” — it first appears in HSK 2. Watch the stroke order below, trace it in the mi-grid, then test yourself stroke by stroke.
Practise writing 外
Trace mode: follow the grey character with your mouse or finger. Switch to stroke-order animation or quiz mode in the app.
Words that contain 外
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 外 | wài | outside | HSK 2 |
| 另外 | lìng wài | additional; in addition | HSK 4 |
| 外交 | wài jiāo | diplomacy; diplomatic | HSK 5 |
| 意外 | yì wài | unexpected; accident | HSK 5 |
| 格外 | gé wài | especially; particularly | HSK 5 |
| 此外 | cǐ wài | besides; in addition | HSK 5 |
| 例外 | lì wài | exception | HSK 6 |
| 外向 | wài xiàng | outward-looking; extrovert | HSK 6 |
Stroke order for 外
Write 外 in 5 strokes. The animation in the practice box above shows the correct order; in quiz mode you must draw each stroke in that order, and a wrong start shakes and reveals a hint.
- Stroke 1
- Stroke 2
- Stroke 3
- Stroke 4
- Stroke 5
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