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除了
chúle
Description
“除了”常常用来说不算某个东西，后面很多时候会加上“以外”或者“还”。
"除了" is often used to say that something is not included, and is frequently followed by "以外" or "还".
它可以表示“只有这个”，也可以表示“这个和别的都有”。
It can mean "only this" or "this and others as well."
Meanings
除了chúle
except; apart from (not counting something)
除了他，大家都来了。
Everyone came except him.
除了chúle
besides; in addition to
我除了汉语，还会说英语。
Besides Chinese, I can also speak English.
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Notes
- Etymology
除 means 'to remove/except' plus particle 了; often pairs with 以外 or 还/都.
- Nuance
除了…以外 excludes; 除了…还 adds — the second clause word decides the meaning.
In videos
“那你除了在泰国生活工作两年以外”
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