wài wén
langue étrangère
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我正在学习外文。
wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí wàiwén.
I am learning a foreign language.
他精通外文。
tā jīngtōng wàiwén.
He is proficient in foreign languages.
这本书是用外文写的。
zhè běn shū shì yòng wàiwén xiě de.
This book is written in a foreign language.
外语 (wàiyǔ)
foreign language
外国语 (wàiguóyǔ)
foreign language
中文 (zhōngwén)
Chinese
内文 (nèiwén)
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The Chinese word 外文 (wàiwén) is a compound word consisting of two characters: 外 (wài) and 文 (wén). The character 外 (wài) means "outside" or "foreign", while the character 文 (wén) means "writing" or "culture". Together, the two characters 外文 (wàiwén) mean "foreign language" or "foreign literature".The word 外文 (wàiwén) was first used in the late 19th century to refer to Western languages and literature. At the time, China was undergoing a period of rapid modernization, and many Chinese intellectuals were looking to the West for new ideas and knowledge. As a result, there was a growing demand for foreign language education in China.The word 外文 (wàiwén) is still used today to refer to foreign languages and literature in China. It is also used to refer to the study of foreign languages and literature. There are many universities and colleges in China that offer degrees in 外文 (wàiwén).The word 外文 (wàiwén) is an important part of the Chinese language. It reflects China's long history of interaction with other cultures and its commitment to learning from other countries.
