outer clothing; cover, disguise
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
outer garment; coat; jacket
Literal meaning; refers to clothing worn over other garments, such as coats, jackets, or cloaks.
Jīn今
tiān天
hěn很
lěng冷
，
chū出
mén门
yào要
jiā加
jiàn件
wài外
yī衣
。
It's very cold today, you need to put on an outer coat when going out.
Zhè这
jiàn件
fēng风
yī衣
shì是
wǒ我
zuì最
xǐ喜
huan欢
de的
wài外
yī衣
。
This trench coat is my favorite outer garment.
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Tā他
de的
wài外
yī衣
kǒu口
dai袋
lǐ里
yǒu有
yī一
bǎ把
yào钥
shi匙
。
There is a key in his coat pocket.
noun
cover; disguise; facade
Figurative/metaphorical usage; refers to a false appearance used to conceal one's true nature or intentions.
Pī披
zhe着
zhèng正
rén人
jūn君
zǐ子
de的
wài外
yī衣
。
Cloaked in the guise of a gentleman.
Tā他
yòng用
cí慈
shàn善
jiā家
de的
wài外
yī衣
lái来
yǎn掩
gài盖
zì自
jǐ己
de的
fēi非
fǎ法
huó活
dòng动
。
He uses the cover of a philanthropist to conceal his illegal activities.
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Bù不
yào要
bèi被
zhè这
zhǒng种
wěi伪
shàn善
de的
wài外
yī衣
suǒ所
qī欺
piàn骗
。
Don't be deceived by this facade of hypocrisy.