How is 外边 pronounced?

外边 is pronounced “wài bian” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 外边?

外边 belongs to HSK 1 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

HSK 1f

外边

Traditional: 外邊

wài bian

外边 (wài bian) means “outside; outer surface; abroad; place other than one's home”. It is an HSK 1 Chinese word (traditional 外邊) in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How to write 外边

Practice each character:

外边

Example

外边很冷。

Wàibian hěn lěng.

It's cold outside.

More HSK 1 vocabulary

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Frequently asked questions

What does 外边 mean?: 外边 (wài bian) means “outside; outer surface; abroad; place other than one's home”. It is an HSK 1 word.
How is 外边 pronounced?: 外边 is pronounced “wài bian” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 外边?: 外边 belongs to HSK 1 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Updated: 2026-07-18