ngoi6 gaan1外間外间

Jyutpingngoi6 gaan1

Yalengoih gāan

名詞Uncommon

Definition

The outside world; people outside a particular group, circle, or case.

colloquialpeoplecommunication

How it's used

Refers specifically to the general public or people outside of a particular group, organization, or private situation. It carries a sense of detachment, often implying that the opinions or actions of these outsiders are distinct from those involved in the core matter. It is frequently used when discussing public perception, rumors, or external pressure.

Examples

ngoi6外gaan1間deoi3對le1呢gin2件si6事jau5有hou2好do1多m4唔tung4同tai2睇faat3法。

The outside world has many different views on this matter.

nei5你m4唔hou2好lei5理ngoi6外gaan1間dim2點joeng2樣gong2講laa1啦。

Don't worry about what people outside are saying.

Common phrases

ngoi6外gaan1間cyun4傳man4聞

outside rumors

ngoi6外gaan1間ji3意gin3見

outside opinion

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 出面, which literally means the physical space outside. While 出面 can also refer to the outside world, 外間 is more abstract and typically relates to social circles, public opinion, or professional environments rather than physical locations.