inside and outside; approximately
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
inside and outside; internal and external
Often used to describe a place, organization, or a range that includes both an interior and an exterior area. Can also be used metaphorically, e.g., for a country's domestic and foreign affairs.
Zhè这
dòng栋
dà大
lóu楼
de的
ān安
bǎo保
cuò措
shī施
，
nèi内
wài外
dōu都
hěn很
yán严
mì密
。
The security measures for this building are tight both inside and out.
Tā他
tuán团
jié结
le了
gōng公
sī司
nèi内
wài外
de的
yī一
qiè切
lì力
liàng量
。
He united all forces both inside and outside the company.
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Nèi内
wài外
yǒu有
bié别
，
duì对
dài待
kè客
rén人
hé和
jiā家
rén人
yào要
bù不
tóng同
。
There is a distinction between insiders and outsiders; one should treat guests and family members differently.
noun
approximately; about; around
Used after a numeral (often a time or measurement unit) to indicate an approximate range, meaning 'around that number' or 'within that range.'
Tā他
huí回
lái来
dà大
gài概
yī一
gè个
yuè月
nèi内
wài外
。
He will be back in about a month.
Zhè这
zuò座
qiáo桥
yǒu有
sān三
bǎi百
mǐ米
nèi内
wài外
nà那
me么
cháng长
。
This bridge is about three hundred meters long.
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Huì会
yì议
chí持
xù续
le了
sān三
xiǎo小
shí时
nèi内
wài外
。
The meeting lasted around three hours.