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    Expressing 'foreign nationality' with 外籍 (wàijí)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    外籍 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 外籍 (wàijí) means 'of foreign nationality' or 'foreign-registered.' It is used to describe people who hold citizenship of another country. For example, 外籍人员 means 'foreign nationals' or 'expatriate personnel.'

    Examples

    • 我们公司有不少外籍员工。

      Wǒmen gōngsī yǒu bù shǎo wàijí yuángōng.

      Our company has quite a few foreign employees.

    • 外籍教师在这所学校很受欢迎。

      Wàijí jiàoshī zài zhè suǒ xuéxiào hěn shòu huānyíng.

      Foreign teachers are very popular at this school.

    • 外籍人士可以在这里办理签证延期。

      Wàijí rénshì kěyǐ zài zhèlǐ bànlǐ qiānzhèng yánqī.

      Foreign nationals can apply for visa extensions here.

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