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除了 (chúle, except for) - use 以外 when emphasizing things outside a specific context, while 除了 focuses on exclusions.
'以外' is often used in both spoken and written Chinese, but learners should be cautious about its placement in a sentence. It typically follows the subject or object it is referring to. For example, '这个以外' (apart from this) is correct, while '以外这个' is not. Be mindful of its formal usage in written contexts.
Although '以外' is not categorized in the official HSK levels, it appears in various contexts, especially in HSK 4 and above when discussing exceptions or conditions. Students at this level should focus on using '以外' in complex sentences to express nuanced ideas.
Learners often confuse '以外' with '以为' (to think or believe). For instance, saying '我以为他以外' is incorrect; it should be '我以外他以为' to imply 'I think he is outside (of this situation).' Be careful to choose the correct term based on context.
Pronunciation of 以外
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How to say apart from in Chinese
“apart from” in Chinese is以外
The term '以外' (yǐwài) refers to things that are apart from or outside of a given context. It is commonly used to denote exceptions or exclusions in various contexts, such as 'except for this' or 'beyond this point.' In conversations, it can help clarify what is included or excluded from a discussion or consideration.
When to use 以外
'以外' is often used in both spoken and written Chinese, but learners should be cautious about its placement in a sentence. It typically follows the subject or object it is referring to. For example, '这个以外' (apart from this) is correct, while '以外这个' is not. Be mindful of its formal usage in written contexts.
以外 or something close to it
除了 (chúle, except for) - use 以外 when emphasizing things outside a specific context, while 除了 focuses on exclusions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '以外' with '以为' (to think or believe). For instance, saying '我以为他以外' is incorrect; it should be '我以外他以为' to imply 'I think he is outside (of this situation).' Be careful to choose the correct term based on context.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 以外
You can use '以外' to express exclusions, for example, '除了他以外，大家都来了' (Except for him, everyone came).
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