另外

lìng wài

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Pronoun Very common

Definitions

1. additional
2. in addition
3. besides
4. separate
5. other
6. moreover
7. furthermore

Word relationships

Related words

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• 另 lìng 另 lìng other Similar meaning of 'other' or 'separate', but used in more formal contexts or fixed expressions: other

Synonyms

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• 此外 cǐ wài 此外 cǐ wài besides Used to introduce additional information, similar to 'besides' or 'furthermore': besides

Usage notes

Common mistakes

另外 is often used as a conjunction at the start of a clause, not as an adverb like 'additionally' modifying a single verb; learners may incorrectly place it after the subject.

Formality

In formal writing, 此外 is preferred over 另外 for enumerating additional points, especially in academic or business contexts.

Example Sentences

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我买了一本书， 另外 还买了一些文具。

I bought a book, and in addition, I also bought some stationery.

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Words Containing 另外

• 说是一回事，做又是另外一回事 说是一回事，做又是另外一回事 shuō shì yī huí shì , zuò yòu shì lìng wài yī huí shì: Saying is one thing, doing quite another (idiom)
• 说是一回事，而做又是另外一回事 说是一回事，而做又是另外一回事 shuō shì yī huí shì , ér zuò yòu shì lìng wài yī huí shì: see 說是一回事，做又是另外一回事|说是一回事，做又是另外一回事[shuō shì yī huí shì , zuò yòu shì lìng wài yī huí shì]

Child Words of 另外

• 另 另 lìng: other
• 外 外 wài: outside