另外 (lìngwài) — in addition

另外 (lìngwài)

另外 means in addition or besides — it introduces a supplementary point or an additional item that is separate from what was just mentioned. It can also mean "another" or "other" as a determiner.

Meanings

1. [adverb] In addition; besides; furthermore; also.
2. [adjective] Another; other; separate.

Example Sentences

另外，我还想说一件事。 Lìngwài, wǒ hái xiǎng shuō yī jiàn shì. In addition, I'd also like to say one more thing.

这件衣服太贵，我找另外一件。 Zhè jiàn yīfu tài guì, wǒ zhǎo lìngwài yī jiàn. This piece of clothing is too expensive; I'll find another one.

除了这个，另外还有什么问题吗？ Chúle zhège, lìngwài hái yǒu shénme wèntí ma? Besides this, are there any other questions?

另外安排的时间更合适一点。 Lìngwài ānpái de shíjiān gèng héshì yīdiǎn. The separately arranged time is a bit more suitable.

Collocations

Memory Hook

另 (another / separate — a mouth 口 turned a different way 力) plus 外 (outside). A mouth facing outside and away — pointing to something separate, something extra that lies beyond.