例外

lì wài

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. exception
2. to be an exception

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 常规 cháng guī 常规 cháng guī code of conduct as the opposite of exception, meaning rule or norm: code of conduct

Related words

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• 特殊 tè shū 特殊 tè shū special describing something that is an exception or special case: special

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 不 (bù) to mean 'without exception': 毫无例外 (háo wú lìwài).

Example Sentences

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那是 例外 。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 6077477)

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Words Containing 例外

• 例外字 例外字 lì wài zì: exception(s)

Child Words of 例外

• 外 外 wài: outside
• 例 例 lì: example