B2 noun خنثی 1 دقیقه مطالعه

外观

wàiguān /wài guān/

Appearance refers to the external look and visual characteristics of something or someone.

واژه در 30 ثانیه

  • Refers to the external appearance of things.
  • Focuses on visual characteristics and overall impression.
  • Used for objects, people, places, and abstract concepts.

Overview

“外观”一词在中文里非常常用,指的是一个物体、人、地方或概念的外部特征。它涵盖了视觉上可以感知的一切,包括形状、颜色、大小、材质、布局以及整体给人的感觉。理解“外观”的关键在于它关注的是“看起来怎么样”,而不是内在的品质、功能或本质。

“外观”可以用来描述各种事物。在描述物品时,它可以指产品的设计、包装;在描述人时,可以指长相、穿着打扮、身材;在描述建筑或地方时,可以指建筑风格、城市景观;甚至可以引申到抽象概念,如一个计划或一个组织的表面形象。它常常与“内在”、“本质”、“功能”等词形成对比。

人际交往:根据一个人的外观判断其可能的身份、职业或性格(尽管这可能不准确)。

“外表”与“外观”非常接近,常常可以互换使用,但“外表”有时更侧重于人或动物的外部形态,尤其是皮毛、皮肤等,也常用于比喻,如“金玉其外,败絮其中”。“外观”则更广泛,可用于物品、建筑等非生物体,且更强调整体的视觉呈现。

“形象”可以指外在的、看得见的样子,如个人形象、公司形象,但它更侧重于整体给人的感觉、印象或代表性,有时带有主观评价的意味。“外观”则更客观、更侧重于具体的视觉特征。

“样子”是一个更口语化、更通俗的词,指事物呈现出来的形态或神态,可以指外貌、表情、姿态等。“外观”相对更书面化、更正式,也更强调整体的视觉特征。

مثال‌ها

1

这件衣服的外观设计很独特,吸引了很多年轻人的目光。

everyday

The appearance design of this piece of clothing is very unique, attracting the attention of many young people.

2

在评估一个项目时,我们不仅要考虑其经济效益,也要关注其社会外观。

formal

When evaluating a project, we must not only consider its economic benefits but also pay attention to its social appearance.

3

他这个人挺好,就是外观看起来有点凶。

informal

He's a good person, it's just that his appearance looks a bit fierce.

4

建筑的外观是城市文化的重要载体,反映了不同历史时期的审美取向。

academic

The exterior appearance of buildings is an important carrier of urban culture, reflecting the aesthetic trends of different historical periods.

ترکیب‌های رایج

产品外观 product appearance
外观设计 exterior design / appearance design
整体外观 overall appearance
外观检查 visual inspection

عبارات رایج

注重外观

pay attention to appearance

外观专利

design patent

外观美

aesthetic appeal / visual beauty

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

外观 vs 外表 (wàibiǎo)

'外表' is very similar and often interchangeable with '外观', but it tends to be used more for people or animals, focusing on their physical form. '外观' is broader and frequently used for objects, buildings, and the overall visual presentation.

外观 vs 形象 (xíngxiàng)

'形象' refers to an image or impression, which can be based on appearance but also includes reputation and perception. '外观' is strictly about the visible, external look.

الگوهای دستوری

名词 + 的 + 外观 (e.g., 产品的外观) 外观 + 形容词 (e.g., 外观漂亮) 注重/考虑/改变 + 外观 (e.g., 注重外观设计)

How to Use It

نکات کاربردی

The word '外观' is neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both spoken and written Chinese. It is commonly used when describing the physical characteristics of objects, buildings, and sometimes people. It's important to distinguish it from words referring to inner qualities.


اشتباهات رایج

Learners might overuse '外观' when '外表' is more appropriate for people, or confuse it with words like '形象' which includes reputation. Remember '外观' is primarily about the visual, external aspect.

Tips

💡

Focus on Visuals

When discussing '外观', think about what can be seen. It's about the surface, not the substance.

⚠️

Don't Judge Solely by Appearance

While '外观' is important, remember that it doesn't always reflect the true nature or quality of something.

🌍

Importance in Design

In Chinese culture, as in many others, the '外观' of products and even gifts often plays a significant role in initial appeal and perceived value.

ریشه کلمه

The character '外' (wài) means 'outside' or 'external', and '观' (guān) means 'to look at' or 'view'. Together, '外观' literally means 'the view from the outside' or 'external appearance'.

بافت فرهنگی

In many East Asian cultures, including Chinese, the '外观' (appearance) of things, from products to gifts, is often given considerable importance as it reflects care, quality, and respect.

راهنمای حفظ

Think of '外观' as 'outward looking'. It's what you see when you look at something from the outside.

سوالات متداول

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“外观”和“外表”基本同义,都可以指事物的外部形态。“外观”更常用于描述物品、建筑等,强调整体视觉效果;“外表”更常用于描述人或动物,有时也带有比喻色彩。

不包含。“外观”仅仅指外部的、可见的特征,不涉及事物的内在功能、质量或本质。

“外观”是一个中性词,适用于各种场合,无论是口语还是书面语,描述具体事物还是抽象概念都可以使用。

可以。例如,“这家公司虽然成立不久,但已经建立起良好的企业形象”,这里的“形象”就类似于“外观”,指外界对其的整体印象。

خودت رو بسنج

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这款手机的_____设计非常简洁时尚。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 外观

句意是描述手机的外部设计,因此“外观”最合适。

multiple choice

“外观”主要指的是什么?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 事物的外部形态和视觉特征

“外观”的核心含义就是指外部的、可见的样貌和形态。

sentence building

“外观”、“吸引人”、“这个”、“非常”

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 这个外观非常吸引人。

“这个外观非常吸引人”是符合中文语法的完整句子,描述了外观的特点。

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