另外
lìngwài
Description
“另外”用来说“别的”或者“除了这个以外的”东西或事情。
"另外" is used to mean "other" or "besides this" things or matters.
它也可以放在句子前面，表示要再说一件新的事。
It can also be placed at the beginning of a sentence to indicate mentioning another new thing.
Meanings
另外lìngwài
other; another; the other
我不喜欢这件，给我看看另外一件。
I don't like this one; show me another.
另外lìngwài
in addition; besides; moreover
我买了书，另外还买了一支笔。
I bought a book, and also a pen.
另外lìngwài
separately; additionally (as a connector)
这是你的钱，另外，谢谢你的帮忙。
Here is your money, and also, thank you for your help.
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Notes
- Etymology
另 (other, separate) + 外 (outside), literally 'outside as another'.
- Nuance
as a determiner often followed by a measure word, e.g. 另外一个.
In videos
“另外一种电梯是从下面直接上去的”
“另外一个人卖两块”
“还有一次我也问过我另外一个朋友同样的问题”
“说那个东西可以变成另外一个东西的基础。”
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