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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
另外lìngwàiadditionalHSK 4, c, 10 strokes, rank #764, Medium
另外lìngwàiin additionHSK 4, c, 10 strokes, rank #764, Medium
另外lìngwàibesidesHSK 4, c, 10 strokes, rank #764, Medium
另外lìngwàiseparateHSK 4, c, 10 strokes, rank #764, Medium
另外lìngwàiotherHSK 4, c, 10 strokes, rank #764, Medium
另外lìngwàimoreoverHSK 4, c, 10 strokes, rank #764, Medium
另外lìngwàifurthermoreHSK 4, c, 10 strokes, rank #764, Medium
lìngwài(ling4wai4) T4
  1. 1additional
  2. 2in addition
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March 24, 2026

另外lìngwài(ling4wai4)

另外 (lìng wài) means 'in addition' or 'besides', and is used to introduce additional information or to refer to something separate from what has already been mentioned. It can be applied in both formal and informal contexts to enhance clarity or to expand on a topic.

Strokes10Frequency#764DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, providing additional context is often appreciated in conversations, making 另外 a useful word for maintaining clarity and thoroughness in discussions.

Memory Tip

Think of 另外 as 'linking away' from the main topic to introduce something extra. The character 另 means 'another' and is combined with 外, which represents 'outside'. Imagine stepping outside a conversation to bring in something new.

Meanings of 另外

lìngwài(ling4wai4)
1additional
2in addition
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About 另外

另外Simplified
10Strokes
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连词连词conjunction (conj.)Part of Speech
#764Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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Quick Contrast

另外 (lìngwài) vs 还有 (hái yǒu): use 另外 when introducing a distinct additional point, while 还有 is more about adding on to something previously mentioned.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 另外 with 也 (yě), which means 'also'; 另外 emphasizes the addition of separate information. It is used in both spoken and written Mandarin, often preceding the additional statement or idea. Common collocations include 另外的事情 (lìng wài de shì qing) for 'other matters'.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, 另外 connects with other words used for adding information, such as 也 (yě) and 还 (hái). Students should focus on practicing its use in sentences to differentiate it from similar expressions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 另外 with 也, using it in places where 'also' would suffice. For example, saying '我喜欢这个，另外我喜欢那个' (I like this, in addition I like that) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个，也喜欢那个' to express 'I like this and also that'.

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Component Characters

另lìngother
HSK 45 strokes口
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外wàioutside
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How to say additional in Chinese

“additional” in Chinese is另外lìngwài

另外 (lìng wài) means 'in addition' or 'besides', and is used to introduce additional information or to refer to something separate from what has already been mentioned. It can be applied in both formal and informal contexts to enhance clarity or to expand on a topic.

When to use 另外

Be careful not to confuse 另外 with 也 (yě), which means 'also'; 另外 emphasizes the addition of separate information. It is used in both spoken and written Mandarin, often preceding the additional statement or idea. Common collocations include 另外的事情 (lìng wài de shì qing) for 'other matters'.

另外 or something close to it

另外 (lìngwài) vs 还有 (hái yǒu): use 另外 when introducing a distinct additional point, while 还有 is more about adding on to something previously mentioned.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 另外 with 也, using it in places where 'also' would suffice. For example, saying '我喜欢这个，另外我喜欢那个' (I like this, in addition I like that) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个，也喜欢那个' to express 'I like this and also that'.

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Grammar Patterns of 另外

另外 functions as a conjunction — it connects clauses or phrases. Many Chinese conjunctions come in pairs (虽然…但是…, 因为…所以…); use them at the front of the clauses they link. It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Exercise 1 of 3

Complete the Sentence

这星期我很忙，要上课，要准备考试，____，还要参加一些学校活动。

This week I am very busy — I have classes, I need to prepare for exams, and in addition, I have to participate in some school activities.

Example Sentences for 另外 (23)

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婴儿的母亲和另外两个孩子一起逃离了火海。

yīng ér de mǔ qīn hé lìng wài liǎng gè hái zǐ yī qǐ táo lí le huǒ hǎi。

The baby's mother escaped from the fire along with two other children.
2
另外两个女孩同时朝着绳索做侧手翻，动作整齐划一，完美无瑕。

lìng wài liǎng gè nǚ hái tóng shí zhāo zháo shéng suǒ zuò cè shǒu fān， ， dòng zuò zhěng qí huá， yī ， wán měi。

With perfect synchronization, two other girls cartwheeled toward the ropes.
3
他向另外那辆汽车的司机做了个粗野的手势。

tā xiàng lìng wài nà liàng qì chē de sī jī zuò le gè cū yě de shǒu shì。

He made a rude gesture at the driver of the other car.
4
医生又对他诊察了一遍，然后开了另外一种草药。

yī shēng yòu duì tā zhěn chá le yī biàn， ， rán hòu kāi le lìng wài yī zhǒng cǎo。

He was examined again and then prescribed a different herbal medicine.
5
卡尔森注意到另外一件怪事：他的植物开了两次花。

kǎ ěr sēn zhù yì dào lìng wài yī jiàn guài shì： ： tā de zhí wù kāi le liǎng cì。

Carlson noticed another oddity; his plant had bloomed twice.
6
另外有几家报社已盗用了这个创意。

lìng wài yǒu jī jiā bào shè yǐ dào yòng le zhè gè chuàng yì。

Several other newspapers have appropriated the idea.
7
另外有东东在各地的淘品, 一样拥有别样风格.

lìng wài yǒu dōng dōng zài gè dì de táo pǐn, , yī yàng yōng yǒu bié yàng fēng.

Dongdong moreover has in place washing, equally has the different kind style.
8
另外还有一种叫DHE的药物，药效也差不多。

lìng wài huán yǒu yī zhǒng jiàoDHE DHE de yào， wù ， yào xiào yě chà。

There is another drug called DHE that works in a similar fashion.
9
我不喜欢那本新字典, 另外, 它也太贵.

wǒ bù xǐ huān nà běn xīn zì diǎn, , lìng, wài , tā yě.

I don't like that new dictionary, besides, it's too expensive.
10
我买了两本小说, 另外还买了两本地图册.

wǒ mǎi le liǎng běn xiǎo shuō, , lìng wài huán mǎi le liǎng běn dì tú.

Besides the two novels, I have bought two atlases.
11
会议上，他建议另外增加一个讨论环节，以便更深入地交流意见。

Huìyì shàng, tā jiànyì lìngwài zēngjiā yī gè tǎolùn huánjié, yǐbiàn gèng shēnrù de jiāoliú yìjiàn.

At the meeting, he suggested adding an additional discussion session to facilitate deeper exchange of opinions.
12
为了满足客户的需求，公司决定另外雇佣十名员工。

Wèile mǎnzú kèhù de xūqiú, gōngsī juédìng lìngwài gùyòng shí míng yuángōng.

In order to meet the client's needs, the company decided to hire an additional ten employees.
13
这份研究报告需要另外的资金支持，才能完成后续实验。

Zhè fèn yánjiū bàogào xūyào lìngwài de zījīn zhīchí, cáinéng wánchéng hòuxù shíyàn.

This research report requires additional funding to complete the subsequent experiments.
14
会议上，他建议另外增加一个讨论环节，以便更深入地交流意见。

Huìyì shàng, tā jiànyì lìngwài zēngjiā yī gè tǎolùn huánjié, yǐbiàn gèng shēnrù de jiāoliú yìjiàn.

At the meeting, he suggested adding an additional discussion session to facilitate deeper exchange of opinions.
15
为了满足客户的需求，公司决定另外雇佣十名员工。

Wèile mǎnzú kèhù de xūqiú, gōngsī juédìng lìngwài gùyòng shí míng yuángōng.

In order to meet the client's needs, the company decided to hire an additional ten employees.
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这份研究报告需要另外的资金支持，才能完成后续实验。

Zhè fèn yánjiū bàogào xūyào lìngwài de zījīn zhīchí, cáinéng wánchéng hòuxù shíyàn.

This research report requires additional funding to complete the subsequent experiments.
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会议上，他建议另外增加一个讨论环节，以便更深入地交流意见。

Huìyì shàng, tā jiànyì lìngwài zēngjiā yī gè tǎolùn huánjié, yǐbiàn gèng shēnrù de jiāoliú yìjiàn.

At the meeting, he suggested adding an additional discussion session to facilitate deeper exchange of opinions.
18
为了满足客户的需求，公司决定另外雇佣十名员工。

Wèile mǎnzú kèhù de xūqiú, gōngsī juédìng lìngwài gùyòng shí míng yuángōng.

In order to meet the client's needs, the company decided to hire an additional ten employees.
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这份研究报告需要另外的资金支持，才能完成后续实验。

Zhè fèn yánjiū bàogào xūyào lìngwài de zījīn zhīchí, cáinéng wánchéng hòuxù shíyàn.

This research report requires additional funding to complete the subsequent experiments.
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我今天要去超市，另外还要去银行办点事。

Wǒ jīntiān yào qù chāoshì, lìngwài hái yào qù yínháng bàn diǎn shì.

I'm going to the supermarket today, and in addition, I need to go to the bank for some errands.
21
我今天要去超市，另外还要去银行办点事。

Wǒ jīntiān yào qù chāoshì, lìngwài hái yào qù yínháng bàn diǎn shì.

I'm going to the supermarket today, and in addition, I need to go to the bank for some errands.
22
我今天要去超市，另外还要去银行办点事。

Wǒ jīntiān yào qù chāoshì, lìngwài hái yào qù yínháng bàn diǎn shì.

I'm going to the supermarket today, and in addition, I need to go to the bank for some errands.
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我今天要去超市，另外还要去银行办点事。

Wǒ jīntiān yào qù chāoshì, lìngwài hái yào qù yínháng bàn diǎn shì.

I'm going to the supermarket today, and in addition, I need to go to the bank for some errands.

Frequently Asked Questions about 另外

Yes, 另外 can start a sentence to introduce additional information, such as '另外，我还想说...' (In addition, I also want to say...)

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