除了 (chúle) — how to say "except" in Chinese

除了

Except, besides

Character composition

to exclude

grammatical particle

Radicals / Keys

Mound

#170 · · 2 strokes

Hook

#6 · jué · 1 strokes

Examples

除了周末以外,我每天晚上都会锻炼半小时。

Besides weekends, I exercise for half an hour every evening.

除了咖啡,我还想喝茶。

Besides coffee, I also want tea.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 除了 (chúle) — except, besides

[chúle-] Chula, the cheerful cheetah, races across the savannah and uncovers a sign that reads 除了 "EXCEPT" ❌. She playfully 除 (excludes) all the spots on her fur, except for one special spot that twinkles. Chula winks, knowing this spot holds her cheetah magic!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "except" in Chinese?

"except" in Chinese is 除了 (chúle).

What does 除了 mean in English?

除了 (chúle) means "Except, besides".

How is 除了 pronounced?

It is pronounced chúle (written as chule). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "except" in Chinese characters?

It is written 除了.

What HSK level is 除了?

除了 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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