"expatriates" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 外籍人士
• 海外侨民

Definition

通常是因工作、学习或个人原因，长期居住在非本国的人，但不被认为是移民。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

在正式和商务语境中常用，强调不是永久移居（移民），‘expatriates’多指因工作等原因临时居住国外的人。口语中常用'expat'。注意和“immigrants”（移民）区分。

Examples

Many expatriates work for international companies.

许多**外籍人士**为跨国公司工作。

Expatriates often form their own communities abroad.

**外籍人士**常常在国外组建自己的社区。

Some expatriates return home after a few years.

有些**外籍人士**几年后会回国。

The city has a large community of British expatriates.

这座城市有庞大的英国**外籍人士**群体。

Expatriates sometimes struggle with homesickness.

**外籍人士**有时会感到思乡。

There are online groups where expatriates share tips about living abroad.

有一些线上社群，**外籍人士**会分享海外生活经验。