除此之外 (chú cǐ zhī wài) — besides this; apart from this; in addition
HSK 5 | phrase | a connector used to introduce additional points or items
除此之外 (chú cǐ zhī wài)
除此之外 is a formal conjunctive phrase meaning "besides this" or "in addition to this," used to introduce further points, items, or information after something has already been stated.
Meanings
- [phrase] besides this; apart from this; in addition to the above; furthermore
Example Sentences
他不仅精通英语，除此之外，还能流利地使用法语和西班牙语。 Tā bùjǐn jīngtōng yīngyǔ, chú cǐ zhī wài, hái néng liúlì de shǐyòng fǎyǔ hé xībānyáyǔ. He is not only proficient in English; besides that, he can also speak French and Spanish fluently.
这次旅行的费用包括交通和住宿，除此之外，还需要自行支付餐费。 Zhè cì lǚxíng de fèiyòng bāokuò jiāotōng hé zhùsù, chú cǐ zhī wài, hái xūyào zìxíng zhīfù cānfèi. The costs of this trip include transportation and accommodation; besides that, meals also need to be paid separately.
新政策规定了工作时间和薪酬标准，除此之外，还增加了带薪休假天数。 Xīn zhèngcè guīdìngle gōngzuò shíjiān hé xīnchóu biāozhǔn, chú cǐ zhī wài, hái zēngjiāle dài xīn xiūjià tiānshù. The new policy stipulates working hours and salary standards; in addition, it also increases the number of paid vacation days.
她提出了一个创新方案，除此之外，她还针对现有问题给出了具体建议。 Tā tíchūle yīgè chuàngxīn fāng'àn, chú cǐ zhī wài, tā hái zhēnduì xiànyǒu wèntí gěichūle jùtǐ jiànyì. She proposed an innovative plan; besides that, she also gave specific suggestions for the existing problems.
这款产品具备防水功能，除此之外，电池续航时间也比同类产品更长。 Zhè kuǎn chǎnpǐn jùbèi fángshuǐ gōngnéng, chú cǐ zhī wài, diànchí xùháng shíjiān yě bǐ tónglèi chǎnpǐn gèng cháng. This product has a waterproof function; in addition, the battery life is also longer than similar products.
政府出台了税收优惠政策，除此之外，还为中小企业提供了低息贷款。 Zhèngfǔ chūtāile shuìshōu yōuhuì zhèngcè, chú cǐ zhī wài, hái wèi zhōngxiǎo qǐyè tígōngle dīxī dàikuǎn. The government introduced preferential tax policies; in addition, it also provided low-interest loans for small and medium enterprises.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 除此之外，还... (chú cǐ zhī wài, hái...) | besides this, also... |
| 除此之外，另有... (chú cǐ zhī wài, lìng yǒu...) | besides this, there is also... |
| 除此之外，更... (chú cǐ zhī wài, gèng...) | beyond this, even more... |
| 除此之外，值得注意的是... | besides this, it is worth noting that... |
| 除此以外 (chú cǐ yǐ wài) | variant form, same meaning |
| 此外 (cǐ wài) | short form: besides; furthermore |
Usage Notes
除此之外 is a formal written connector that signals the addition of a new, separate point. It is often followed by 还 (hái, also) to reinforce the additive meaning. The shorter equivalent 此外 (cǐ wài) is very common in written Chinese and carries the same meaning with less formal weight.
At B2, use 除此之外 in essay writing to structure multiple arguments or features. Avoid using it repeatedly in quick succession -- it is best used once or twice to mark distinct additions.
Memory Hook
除 (to exclude/remove) + 此 (this) + 之外 (outside of) = outside of this... meaning "besides this."