此外 (cǐ wài) — In addition, besides

此外 (cǐ wài)

This conjunction is used to introduce additional points beyond what has already been stated, functioning as a formal connective in written and spoken Chinese.

Meanings

1. [conj] in addition; besides; moreover; apart from this

Example Sentences

他擅长数学和物理。此外，他还会弹钢琴。 Tā shàncháng shùxué hé wùlǐ. Cǐ wài, tā hái huì tán gāngqín. He is good at math and physics. In addition, he can play the piano.

我们需要更多资金。此外，还需要专业人才。 Wǒmen xūyào gèng duō zījīn. Cǐ wài, hái xūyào zhuānyè réncái. We need more funding. Besides, we also need professional talent.

这家餐厅环境很好。此外，价格也很实惠。 Zhè jiā cāntīng huánjìng hěn hǎo. Cǐ wài, jiàgé yě hěn shíhuì. This restaurant has a great atmosphere. In addition, the prices are also reasonable.

报告涵盖了市场分析。此外，还包括竞争对手研究。 Bàogào hányùle shìchǎng fēnxī. Cǐ wài, hái bāokuò jìngzhēng duìshǒu yánjiū. The report covers market analysis. Besides, it also includes competitor research.

她会说中文和英文。此外，她正在学习法语。 Tā huì shuō zhōngwén hé yīngwén. Cǐ wài, tā zhèngzài xuéxí fǎyǔ. She can speak Chinese and English. In addition, she is learning French.

这项政策有助于减少污染。此外，它还能促进经济发展。 Zhè xiàng zhèngcè yǒuzhù yú jiǎnshǎo wūrǎn. Cǐ wài, tā hái néng cùjìn jīngjì fāzhǎn. This policy helps reduce pollution. Moreover, it can also promote economic development.

Collocations

Usage Notes

此外 is a formal connective typically used in written Chinese or formal speech. It appears at the beginning of a new sentence or clause to introduce an additional point. Unlike 而且 (érgqiě), which is more commonly used mid-sentence, 此外 tends to begin a new sentence and carries a slightly more formal register.

Note the difference between 此外 and 另外 (lìngwài): both mean "in addition," but 另外 can also mean "another" as an adjective, while 此外 is purely conjunctive. In formal writing, 此外 is often preferred for its concise, literary quality.

Memory Hook

Think of 此 (this/here) + 外 (outside/beyond) -- "beyond this point" -- there is something more to add.