No. 4,220 in Chinese
外在
"外在" means "external" or "outward."
In a sentence
外在的美并不是唯一重要的特质。
External beauty is not the only important feature.
Used to describe external physical appearance or characteristics.
我们必须关注问题的外在表现以及内在根源。
We must pay attention to the external manifestation of the issue and its internal roots.
Used to refer to external manifestations or appearances of abstract concepts.
她注重内在成长，而非盲目追求外在事物。
She emphasizes inner growth rather than blindly pursuing external things.
Used to differentiate between internal qualities and external objects or values.
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