- 局外人 júwàirén outsidera person who is not involved in a particular activity or group; an observer who lacks the perspective or involvement of those within the situation.
- 不足为外人道 bùzúwèiwàiréndào keep privatenot worth mentioning to outsiders; something that should be kept as a secret among a specific group
- 党外人士 dǎngwàirénshì non-partisansnon-party members
- 肥水不流外人田 féishuǐbùliúwàiréntián keep benefits internalTo keep advantages, resources, or profits within one's own family or social circle rather than letting outsiders benefit.