Distinguishing ‘里(lǐ)’ and ‘外(wài)’: Prepositions for Location in Chinese
Understanding the subtleties of a language can often be a window into its culture and way of thinking. In Mandarin Chinese, two such words that open up a world of cultural and linguistic understanding are ‘里’ (lǐ) and ‘外’ (wài). Both terms are prepositions of location or place, but their usage and connotations can differ …
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