外圍

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Chinese

outside; in addition; foreign
outside; in addition; foreign; external
 
to circle; to surround
trad. (外圍)
simp. (外围)

Pronunciation


Noun

外圍

  1. periphery; outskirts; perimeter
  2. (Hong Kong) illegal bookmaking
    外圍外围 [Cantonese]  ―  dou2 ngoi6 wai4   ―  (please add an English translation of this usage example)
    外圍外围 [Cantonese]  ―  ngoi6 wai4 bo1   ―  (please add an English translation of this usage example)

Adjective

外圍

  1. (attributive) peripheral; outer; outside; external

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