外挂 in English wai4 gua4 Meaning

Meanings

  • attached externally (for example: fuel tank)
  • plug-in
  • add-on
  • special software used to cheat in an online game

Simplified Characters

外 挂

Traditional Characters

外 掛

Pinyin

wai4 gua4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

外wai4outside 挂gua4to hang or suspend (from a hook etc)