ngoại nhập
Definition
- Adjective:
- Imported; foreign-made; of foreign origin: Describes goods, products, cultural elements, or influences that come from outside a country or region. It emphasizes the external source of entry.
- Intrusive; invading (military): A specialized, less common usage referring to an invading or intrusive military force.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cửa hàng này chuyên bán hàng hóa ngoại nhập. (This store specializes in selling imported goods.)
- Xu hướng thời trang ngoại nhập đang rất thịnh hành. (Imported fashion trends are very popular right now.)
- Quân đội ngoại nhập đã bị đánh bại. (The invading army was defeated.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used in economic and commercial contexts to discuss trade, tariffs, and market competition between domestic and foreign products.
- Can carry a neutral, positive (implying higher quality), or negative (implying threat to local industry or culture) connotation depending on context.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhập ngoại (verb phrase): To import; to bring in from foreign countries. This is a related verb form.
- Công ty nhập ngoại nguyên liệu từ châu Âu. (The company imports raw materials from Europe.)
Synonyms
- Imported: Brought in from another country.
- Foreign-made: Manufactured in a foreign country.
- Alien: Belonging to a foreign country or nation (more formal).
Related Idioms
- Hàng ngoại nhập: A common phrase meaning "imported goods/products."
- Người tiêu dùng ngày càng ưa chuộng hàng ngoại nhập. (Consumers increasingly prefer imported products.)