此外 (cǐwài)

此外 means "besides this" or "in addition to this." It links two sentences by signaling that a new, supplementary point is being added. It typically opens a new sentence or clause rather than connecting two parts within one clause.

Meanings

[conjunction] Besides; in addition; furthermore; apart from this — used to add a point that supplements what was just said.

Example Sentences

我会说中文，此外，我还会说日语。 Wǒ huì shuō Zhōngwén, cǐwài, wǒ hái huì shuō Rìyǔ. I can speak Chinese; besides, I can also speak Japanese.

这家餐厅的菜好吃，此外，服务也很好。 Zhè jiā cāntīng de cài hǎochī, cǐwài, fúwù yě hěn hǎo. The food at this restaurant is delicious; in addition, the service is also great.

我们需要更多的资金，此外，还需要更多的时间。 Wǒmen xūyào gèng duō de zījīn, cǐwài, hái xūyào gèng duō de shíjiān. We need more funding; furthermore, we also need more time.

他工作认真，此外，他对同事也很友好。 Tā gōngzuò rènzhēn, cǐwài, tā duì tóngshì yě hěn yǒuhǎo. He is diligent at work; besides, he is also very friendly to his colleagues.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
此外还有	besides this there is also
除此之外	apart from this (formal equivalent)
此外需要注意	in addition, note that
此外值得一提	furthermore, worth mentioning

Memory Hook

此 = "this"; 外 = "outside/beyond." 此外 literally points you to what lies beyond the current point — there is something more outside what was just said.