wài yī
manteau; veste; vêtement d'extérieur; habit; survêt; apparence
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我今天穿了一件新外衣。
wǒ jīntiān chuānle yī jiàn xīn wàiyī.
I wore a new coat today.
这件外衣很暖和。
zhè jiàn wàiyī hěn nuǎnhuo.
This coat is very warm.
我脱下了外衣。
wǒ tuōxiàle wàiyī.
I took off my coat.
外套 (wàitào)
overcoat
大衣 (dàyī)
coat
内衣 (nèiyī)
underwear
内衣裤 (nèiyīkù)
underwear
The Chinese word 外衣 (wàiyī) for "coat" or "overcoat" is composed of two characters: 外 (wài) and 衣 (yī). The character 外 (wài) means "outside" or "external", while the character 衣 (yī) means "clothing" or "garment". Together, the two characters form the compound word 外衣 (wàiyī), which literally means "outer clothing" or "clothing for the outside". This term is used to refer to a garment that is worn over other clothing, typically as a protective layer against the elements or for added warmth.
