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March 24, 2026
另外lìngwài(ling4wai4)
另外 (lìng wài) means 'in addition' or 'besides', and is used to introduce additional information or to refer to something separate from what has already been mentioned. It can be applied in both formal and informal contexts to enhance clarity or to expand on a topic.
Frequency#764DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, providing additional context is often appreciated in conversations, making 另外 a useful word for maintaining clarity and thoroughness in discussions.
Memory Tip
Think of 另外 as 'linking away' from the main topic to introduce something extra. The character 另 means 'another' and is combined with 外, which represents 'outside'. Imagine stepping outside a conversation to bring in something new.
Meanings of 另外
lìngwài(ling4wai4)
1additional
2in addition
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另外Simplified
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连词连词conjunction (conj.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 另外
Quick Contrast
另外 (lìngwài) vs 还有 (hái yǒu): use 另外 when introducing a distinct additional point, while 还有 is more about adding on to something previously mentioned.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 另外 as 'linking away' from the main topic to introduce something extra. The character 另 means 'another' and is combined with 外, which represents 'outside'. Imagine stepping outside a conversation to bring in something new.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 另外 with 也 (yě), which means 'also'; 另外 emphasizes the addition of separate information. It is used in both spoken and written Mandarin, often preceding the additional statement or idea. Common collocations include 另外的事情 (lìng wài de shì qing) for 'other matters'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 另外 connects with other words used for adding information, such as 也 (yě) and 还 (hái). Students should focus on practicing its use in sentences to differentiate it from similar expressions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, providing additional context is often appreciated in conversations, making 另外 a useful word for maintaining clarity and thoroughness in discussions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 另外 with 也, using it in places where 'also' would suffice. For example, saying '我喜欢这个，另外我喜欢那个' (I like this, in addition I like that) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个，也喜欢那个' to express 'I like this and also that'.
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Grammar Patterns of 另外
另外 functions as a conjunction — it connects clauses or phrases. Many Chinese conjunctions come in pairs (虽然…但是…, 因为…所以…); use them at the front of the clauses they link. It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Several other newspapers have appropriated the idea.
7
另外有东东在各地的淘品, 一样拥有别样风格.
lìng wài yǒu dōng dōng zài gè dì de táo pǐn, , yī yàng yōng yǒu bié yàng fēng.
Dongdong moreover has in place washing, equally has the different kind style.
8
另外还有一种叫DHE的药物，药效也差不多。
lìng wài huán yǒu yī zhǒng jiàoDHE DHE de yào， wù ， yào xiào yě chà。
There is another drug called DHE that works in a similar fashion.
9
我不喜欢那本新字典, 另外, 它也太贵.
wǒ bù xǐ huān nà běn xīn zì diǎn, , lìng, wài , tā yě.
I don't like that new dictionary, besides, it's too expensive.
10
我买了两本小说, 另外还买了两本地图册.
wǒ mǎi le liǎng běn xiǎo shuō, , lìng wài huán mǎi le liǎng běn dì tú.
Besides the two novels, I have bought two atlases.
Cultural Notes for 另外
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, providing additional context is often appreciated in conversations, making 另外 a useful word for maintaining clarity and thoroughness in discussions.
Frequently Asked Questions about 另外
Yes, 另外 can start a sentence to introduce additional information, such as '另外，我还想说...' (In addition, I also want to say...)
No, it can be used in both formal and informal contexts, making it versatile for various conversations.
While both mean 'in addition', 另外 emphasizes something separate or different, whereas 还有 is used more generally to add to a list.
