How to say “except” and “in addition” with 除了 (chúle)
除了 (chúle) ⋯⋯ (+ 以外 (yǐwài))，Subj. + 都 (dōu) / 也 (yě) / 还 (hái) ⋯⋯
除了 (chú le) — except, in addition
除了 (chúle) ⋯⋯ (+ 以外 (yǐwài))，Subj. + 都 (dōu) / 也 (yě) / 还 (hái) ⋯⋯
HSK 3Complex Sentence Patterns除了 (chú le) — except, in addition
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.
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.
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 say “except, in addition” in Chinese with 除了?
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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