How to Say ‘When away from home’ in Simplified Chinese
出门在外
chū mén zài wài
[choo-mun dzai-why]
🇨🇳 In China: [出门在外] is a set phrase people use when talking about being away from home and needing to rely on goodwill and flexibility. It often introduces a more forgiving, practical attitude.
Phrase Breakdown
出门
chū mén
[choo-mun]
go out; be away from home
The first half of a common phrase about being outside in society and needing to get along with others.
出门在外，难免会遇到问题。
When away from home, it’s hard to avoid running into problems.
在外
zài wài
[dzai-why]
outside; away from home
Adds the idea of being in the outside world, not in one’s own familiar place.
出门在外，大家都不容易。
When away from home, life is not easy for anyone.
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