outer room; anteroom
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Meanings
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outer room (of a suite); anteroom; antechamber
Refers to the room in a suite that is closer to the entrance, faces outward, or serves as a reception area, as opposed to the inner room (里间) which is typically used as a bedroom. Common in traditional Chinese architectural layouts.
Tā他
zhù住
zài在
wài外
jiān间
wū屋
，
wǒ我
zhù住
zài在
lǐ里
jiān间
。
He lives in the outer room, while I live in the inner room.
Wài外
jiān间
wū屋
tōng通
cháng常
yòng用
zuò作
kè客
tīng厅
huò或
jiē接
dài待
kè客
rén人
。
The outer room is usually used as a living room or for receiving guests.
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Qǐng请
zài在
wài外
jiān间
wū屋
shāo稍
děng等
，
wǒ我
qù去
tōng通
bào报
yī一
shēng声
。
Please wait a moment in the outer room; I will go and announce you.