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khách vãng lai

/kʰaːk˧˦ vaːŋ˧˧ laːj˧˧/
noun★Intermediate— outsider
general

A person who is not a member of a particular group, organization, or community, often perceived as an outsider or stranger.

Công ty chỉ cho phép nhân viên và khách vãng lai có giấy phép đặc biệt vào văn phòng.

The company only allows employees and authorized outsiders with special permits to enter the office.

Khách vãng lai thường gặp khó khăn khi hòa nhập vào cộng đồng mới.

Outsiders often struggle to integrate into a new community.

💡

This term is often used in contexts where there is a clear distinction between insiders and outsiders, such as in organizations, communities, or social groups.

Collocations

khách vãng lai không được phépoutsiders are not allowedkhách vãng lai hòa nhậpoutsiders integrating

Synonyms

người ngoàingười lạngười không thuộc nhóm

Antonyms

thành viênngười trong nhómngười thân thuộc

Related Phrases

người ngoàiphrase
outsider
người lạphrase
stranger

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The connotation of 'khách vãng lai' can vary. In some cases, it may imply a lack of belonging, while in others, it simply describes someone who is not part of a specific group.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal Use

In formal settings, 'khách vãng lai' is often used to describe visitors or non-members in a neutral way. In informal contexts, it may carry a more negative tone, implying exclusion.

📖Word Origin

The term 'khách vãng lai' is composed of 'khách' (guest/visitor) and 'vãng lai' (transient/outsider), emphasizing the temporary or external nature of the person.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to refer to individuals who are not part of a specific group or community. It can carry neutral or negative connotations depending on the context.

Word Breakdown

khách
guest or visitor
root
+
vãng lai
transient or outsider
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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