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What is '老外' mean in Chinese Slang?

Literally means 'old foreigner', a casual term for non-Chinese people. While sometimes used affectionately, it's important to be mindful of context to avoid sounding impolite.

Example: A foreign colleague joined our company and speaks fluent Chinese

Fun fact: Many foreigners find this term amusing and use it to describe themselves

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