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此外

HSK 4
  • Conjunctions

Structure (结构 jiégòu)

Clause 1. 此外, Clause 2.

Meaning (意思 yìsi)

Conjunction 此外 is used to add supplementary information, equivalent to 'in addition' or 'besides'.

Explanation (解释 jiěshì)

此外 (cǐwài) is a formal conjunction used to introduce additional information or a supplementary point to what has already been mentioned. It means "besides," "in addition," or "furthermore."

此外 typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or a second clause and is usually followed by a comma. It helps create coherent and cohesive flow in writing or speech, particularly in written texts or formal communication contexts.

Examples (例句 lìjù)(5)

  1. 他会说英语，此外还会说法语。
    繁: 他會說英語，此外還會說法語。Tā huì shuō Yīngyǔ, cǐwài hái huì shuō Fǎyǔ.

    He can speak English, and moreover he can also speak French.

  2. 我们要订机票，此外还要预订酒店。
    繁: 我們要訂機票，此外還要預訂酒店。Wǒmen yào dìng jīpiào, cǐwài hái yào yùdìng jiǔdiàn.

    We need to book plane tickets, and moreover we also need to reserve a hotel.

  3. 这本书内容很好，此外，插图也很漂亮。
    繁: 這本書內容很好，此外，插圖也很漂亮。Zhè běn shū nèiróng hěn hǎo, cǐwài, chātú yě hěn piàoliang.

    The content of this book is very good, and moreover, the illustrations are also very beautiful.

  4. 我喜欢运动，此外，我也喜欢看电影。
    繁: 我喜歡運動，此外，我也喜歡看電影。Wǒ xǐhuān yùndòng, cǐwài, wǒ yě xǐhuān kàn diànyǐng.

    I like sports, and besides, I also like watching movies.

  5. 请完成这份报告。此外，准备明天的会议。
    繁: 請完成這份報告。此外，準備明天的會議。Qǐng wánchéng zhè fèn bàogào. Cǐwài, zhǔnbèi míngtiān de huìyì.

    Please complete this report. Furthermore, prepare for tomorrow's meeting.

Common mistakes

  • Wrong:这个苹果很大，此外很红。
    Correct:这个苹果很大，而且很红。

    此外 is used to add a different point, while 而且 is used to add another characteristic to the same thing.

  • Wrong:此外他，我们都去了。
    Correct:除了他以外，我们都去了。

    此外 is a conjunction that connects clauses and cannot directly precede a noun/pronoun like the preposition 除了.