另 (lìng) — another / other

另 (lìng)

另 means another or other, pointing to a separate, different item from what has already been mentioned. It is often followed by a measure word or noun. Compare with 另外 (furthermore), which can also connect sentences.

Meanings

1. [pronoun/adjective] Another; other; a different (one); separate.

Example Sentences

这个不好，我要另一个。 Zhège bù hǎo, wǒ yào lìng yī gè. This one is not good; I want another one.

我们另找一个地方谈吧。 Wǒmen lìng zhǎo yī gè dìfang tán ba. Let us find another place to talk.

另一方面，他也有优点。 Lìng yī fāngmiàn, tā yě yǒu yōudiǎn. On the other hand, he also has strengths.

这件事另有原因。 Zhè jiàn shì lìng yǒu yuányīn. There is another reason for this matter.

Collocations

Memory Hook

另 is 口 (mouth) over 力 (strength/effort). When one mouth is not enough, you need another one. 另 always points away from what you already have toward something separate.