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之外

zhīwài

Description

"之外"的意思是在某个范围以外，常常放在名词后面。

"之外" means outside a certain range and is often placed after a noun.

我们也常说"除此之外"，表示除了这个还有别的。

We also often say "除此之外", meaning besides this, there is something else.

Meanings

之外zhīwài

outside of; beyond a certain range

这件事在我的能力之外。

This matter is beyond my ability.

除此之外chú cǐ zhīwài

besides this; apart from this

除此之外，我没有别的问题了。

Apart from this, I have no other questions.

Related words

以外之内除了之中另外

Notes

  • Etymology

    之 is a classical particle (like 的) + 外 meaning 'outside'.

  • Nuance

    more formal and written than 以外, but nearly the same meaning.

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