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How to say “except” and “in addition” with 除了 (chúle)

除了 (chúle) ⋯⋯ (+ 以外 (yǐwài))，Subj. + 都 (dōu) / 也 (yě) / 还 (hái) ⋯⋯

Expressing "except" and "in addition" with "除了 (chúle) … 以外 (yǐwài)"

HSK 3Complex Sentence Patterns

Rule structure

除了 (chúle)… (以外 (yǐwài)), 还 (hái)/也 (yě)/都 (dōu)… means "besides/in addition to… also…" or "except for… all…" depending on the following adverb.

Examples

除了英语，他还会说法语。

Chúle Yīngyǔ, tā hái huì shuō Fǎyǔ.

In addition to English, he also speaks French.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "except" and "in addition" with "除了 (chúle) … 以外 (yǐwài)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 除了 (chúle) ⋯⋯ (+ 以外 (yǐwài))，Subj. + 都 (dōu) / 也 (yě) / 还 (hái) ⋯⋯. For example: 除了英语，他还会说法语。 — “In addition to English, he also speaks French.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

除了英语，他还会说法语。 — “In addition to English, he also speaks French.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.

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