ngoại giới
Definition
- Noun:
- The external world; the outside world: Refers to the physical, social, or environmental reality that exists outside of an individual's own mind, body, or personal sphere. It emphasizes an objective realm separate from one's internal thoughts or private domain.
- External environment; surroundings: Denotes the conditions, circumstances, or physical setting that are external to a specific person, group, or system.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy sống khép kín, ít tiếp xúc với ngoại giới. (He lives a secluded life, with little contact with the outside world.)
- Sự kiện này đã gây chấn động lớn trong ngoại giới. (This event caused a great shock in the external world.)
- Tâm trí cô ấy luôn xao động bởi những tác động từ ngoại giới. (Her mind is always disturbed by influences from the external environment.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in philosophical, psychological, or formal contexts to contrast with "nội tâm" (inner mind/heart) or "thế giới bên trong" (inner world).
- It can imply a boundary between the self and everything else.
Variants and Related Words
- Bên ngoài (n/ph): outside, the exterior. A more common and general term.
- Tiếng ồn từ bên ngoài. (Noise from the outside.)
- Ngoại cảnh (n): external scenery/surroundings; often used in literature and art.
- Mô tả ngoại cảnh trong truyện. (Describe the external setting in the story.)
- Môi trường bên ngoài (n): external environment.
- Thích nghi với môi trường bên ngoài. (Adapt to the external environment.)
Synonyms
- External world: The world existing outside the self.
- Outside world: The realm of society and events beyond one's immediate personal space.
- External environment: The surrounding conditions outside a given system.
Related Concepts
- Đối lập với nội giới: Contrasts with the inner world (nội giới), which refers to the realm of thoughts, feelings, and consciousness.
- Often discussed in the context of perception: how one perceives and interacts with .