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How to say “in addition” in Chinese with 另外 (lìngwài)

⋯⋯，另外 (lìngwài)，⋯⋯

Expressing "in addition" with "另外 (lìng wài) (lìngwài)"

HSK 4Conjunctions

Rule structure

另外 (lìng wài) (lìngwài) as a conjunction means "in addition, besides". It can also function as an adjective meaning "other, separate".

Examples

这本书内容很好，另外，价格也很便宜。

Zhè běn shū nèiróng hěn hǎo, lìngwài, jiàgé yě hěn piányi.

This book has good content; in addition, the price is also very low.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "in addition" with "另外 (lìngwài)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: ⋯⋯，另外 (lìngwài)，⋯⋯. For example: 这本书内容很好，另外，价格也很便宜。 — “This book has good content; in addition, the price is also very low.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

这本书内容很好，另外，价格也很便宜。 — “This book has good content; in addition, the price is also very low.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.

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