分外

fèn wài

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Rare

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Definitions

1. exceptionally
2. not one's responsibility or job

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 分内 fèn nèi 分内 fèn nèi within one's area of responsibility As a noun meaning 'one's responsibility or job': within one's area of responsibility

Synonyms

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• 格外 gé wài 格外 gé wài especially As an adverb meaning 'exceptionally': especially
• 非常 fēi cháng 非常 fēi cháng very; really As an adverb meaning 'exceptionally': very; really

Usage notes

Common mistakes

The adverb meaning 'exceptionally' is pronounced fèn wài with a fourth tone on fèn. The separate phrase fēn wài means 'beyond the scope' and is less common.

Formality

分外 (fèn wài) as an adverb is more formal and literary compared to its near-synonyms 格外 (gé wài) and 非常 (fēi cháng), which are used in everyday speech.

Example Sentences

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今天的天气 分外 晴朗。

Today's weather is exceptionally clear.

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Words Containing 分外

• 仇人相见，分外眼红 仇人相见，分外眼红 chóu rén xiāng jiàn , fèn wài yǎn hóng: when the enemies come face to face, their eyes blaze with hatred (idiom)

Child Words of 分外

• 分 分 fēn: to divide; to separate
• 分 分 fèn: part
• 外 外 wài: outside