老外 lǎo wài: Foreigner Print E-mail
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老外
(old ourside)

foreigner


This slang is the most common word used to describe foreigners. It first originated in the late 70s and early 80s following the Opening Up and Reform Policy.

Beijing lǎo wài
hen duo.
北京       老外     很   多
There are many foreigners in Beijing.



Beijing hen duo.
Beijing hen duo.
 
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