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What is the Chinese word for foreigner?

The most common Chinese word for foreigner is 外国人 (wài guó rén), which literally means "outside country person".

Here are some other ways to say foreigner in Chinese, depending on the context:

* 老外 (lǎo wài) - This is a more informal and sometimes slang term, literally meaning "old foreigner". It's often used in a friendly way, but can be considered offensive in some situations.

* 外籍人士 (wài jí rén shì) - This is a more formal term, meaning "person of foreign nationality".

* 外国友人 (wài guó yǒu rén) - This means "foreign friend" and is a polite way to refer to a foreigner.

* 洋人 (yáng rén) - This term is outdated and can be considered offensive. It literally means "ocean person" and was historically used to refer to Europeans.

The best word to use will depend on the situation and who you are speaking to.

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