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

另外 (lìngwài) + Number + Measure Word + Noun

Expressing "the other" with "另外 (lìng wài) (lìngwài)"

HSK 4Noun Phrases

Rule structure

另外 (lìng wài) (lìngwài) as an adjective means "other, another, separate". It precedes a measure word. 的 (de) is optional.

Examples

我还有另外一个建议。

Wǒ hái yǒu lìngwài yī gè jiànyì.

I have another suggestion.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Use the structure: 另外 (lìngwài) + Number + Measure Word + Noun. For example: 我还有另外一个建议。 — “I have another suggestion.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

我还有另外一个建议。 — “I have another suggestion.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.

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