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额外
éwài
Description
"额外"的意思是超出正常或规定数量的，多出来的部分。
"额外" means exceeding the normal or specified amount, the extra part.
我们常说"额外的费用"或"额外的工作"。
We often say "额外的费用" (extra costs) or "额外的工作" (extra work).
Meanings
额外éwài
extra; additional; beyond the normal amount
这是额外的工作，没有工资。
This is extra work with no pay.
额外éwài
additionally; on top of the normal
我需要额外花两个小时。
I need to spend an extra two hours.
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Notes
- Etymology
额 (quota/amount) + 外 (outside), i.e. beyond the set quota.
- Nuance
often used with 的 before a noun, e.g. 额外的费用.
In videos
“如果你想要看我的额外的会员视频”
“还得额外补充三片面包和140克瘦肉”
“添加风味需要额外的钱额外的钱”
“那你愿意交这笔额外的税”
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