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HSK 2.0 Level 4+ HSK 3.0 Level 4+ 7 min read

Connectors 此外 and 另外

Learn Connectors 此外 and 另外 with practical HSK 4 examples, focus vocabulary, common pitfalls, and targeted cloze practice.

Pattern

connector + clause

Use this HSK 4 pattern to make sentence structure, scope, or emphasis explicit instead of relying on word-for-word English order.

此外，我们还需要时间。

When to use Connectors 此外 and 另外

Read connector + clause as a sentence tool, not just as vocabulary. First locate the main action or claim, then ask what 此外 adds to it.

此外，还要带护照。

Besides that, you also need to bring a passport.

此外没有别的问题。

Besides that there are no other questions.

Common traps

  • Do not translate connector + clause mechanically from English; check the Chinese word order first.
  • Keep 此外 close to the part of the sentence it controls.
  • Do not overuse the pattern in every sentence; use it when it adds a clear role.

Targeted drill

Practice this exact pattern before moving on.

，我们还需要时间

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Meanings
besides