另外
lìngwài
Besides, other
How to say “the other” in Chinese with 另外 (lìngwài)
另外 (lìngwài) + Number + Measure Word + Noun
另外 (lìng wài) — the other
HSK 4Noun Phrases
另外 (lìngwài) + Number + Measure Word + Noun
HSK 4Noun Phrases另外 (lìng wài) — the other
Rule structure
另外 (lìng wài) (lìngwài) as an adjective means "other, another, separate". It precedes a measure word. 的 (de) is optional.
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.
她买了另外两个苹果。
Tā mǎi le lìngwài liǎnggè píngguǒ.
She bought two more apples.
我还有另外两个朋友。
Wǒ háiyǒu lìngwài liǎnggè péngyou.
I have another two friends.
Examples
我还有另外一个建议。
Wǒ hái yǒu lìngwài yī gè jiànyì.
I have another suggestion.
她买了另外两个苹果。
Tā mǎi le lìngwài liǎnggè píngguǒ.
She bought two more apples.
我还有另外两个朋友。
Wǒ háiyǒu lìngwài liǎnggè péngyou.
I have another two friends.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “the other” in Chinese with 另外?
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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