How to use 另外
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另外 can introduce another point alongside what has already been said. As a clause connector, it often begins the additional statement, and 还 or 也 may appear later to reinforce the additive relationship. The new point can provide another fact, requirement, or consideration within the same broad topic.
Before a verb, 另外 can instead describe doing something separately, additionally, or beyond the existing arrangement. The action and context determine whether the emphasis is on an extra amount or separate handling. These uses are connected by the idea of something outside the first set or plan. Check its position and what the following phrase describes before choosing between “in addition,” “separately,” and “extra” in English.
Examples with pinyin and English
这个课文太难了，我不想学。 另外，我也没准备。
This lesson is too difficult and I don't want to read it. Besides, I didn't prepare for it.
希望你不要再迟到了。 另外，你应该穿得正式一点。
I hope you won't be late again. In addition, you should also dress a bit more formally.
这个航班经常晚点。 另外，他们的飞机餐也很难吃。
This flight is frequently delayed. In addition, their in-flight food is terrible.
我没时间参加这个活动。 另外，我也不太感兴趣。
I don't have time to attend this activity. Besides, I'm not really interested.
What to remember
- Introduce a new point with clause-initial 另外.
- 还 or 也 can reinforce addition.
- Before actions, it can mean separately or extra.
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Source and editorial notes
Explanation rewritten for Laowai. Examples are adapted from the Laowai English grammar curriculum, with editorial corrections where needed. The original curriculum credits AllSet Learning’s Chinese Grammar Wiki as used with permission. Read the retained source credits.
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