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外表

wàibiǎo
noun★Intermediate— appearance
general

The outward appearance or look of a person or thing

这款手机的外表设计非常现代。

The design of this phone's appearance is very modern.

他的外表看起来很友善。

His appearance looks very friendly.

💡

Refers to how something looks on the outside, often used for people, objects, or products.

Collocations

外表出众outstanding appearance外表普通ordinary appearance外表与内心appearance vs. personality

Synonyms

外貌外形外观

Antonyms

内心内在

Related Phrases

以貌取人idiom
judging someone by their appearance

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

外表 is often used to describe people's looks, but can also refer to the design of objects.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '外' (outside) and '表' (surface), literally meaning 'outer surface'

📝Usage Notes

Often used to describe the visual impression someone or something gives, but can also refer to superficial aspects.

Word Breakdown

外
outside
root
+
表
surface
root
汉英词典

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