ConjunctionsHSK 4
Expressing "in addition" with 另外
To add an additional statement, start a new sentence with 另外, which means 'in addition' or 'besides.' It is often followed by 还 or 也 to reinforce the additive meaning. The word 另外 simply introduces another point; do not use it as the only additive word if the sentence structure requires 还 or 也.
Structure
⋯⋯ ，另外 ，⋯⋯
还 or 也 is often used after 另外.
Examples
- 这个课文太难了，我不想学。另外，我也没准备。Zhège kèwén tài nán le, wǒ bù xiǎng xué. Lìngwài , wǒ yě méi zhǔnbèi.This lesson is too difficult and I don't want to read it. Besides, I didn't prepare for it.
- 希望你不要再迟到了。另外，你应该穿得正式一点。Xīwàng nǐ bùyào zài chídào le. Lìngwài , nǐ yīnggāi chuān de zhèngshì yīdiǎn.I hope you won't be late again. In addition, you should also dress a bit more formally.
- 这个航班经常晚点。另外，他们的飞机餐也很难吃。Zhège hángbān jīngcháng wǎndiǎn. Lìngwài , tāmen de fēijī cān yě hěn nánchī.This flight is frequently delayed. In addition, their in-flight food is terrible.
- 我没时间参加这个活动。另外，我也不太感兴趣。Wǒ méi shíjiān cānjiā zhège huódòng. Lìngwài , wǒ yě bù tài gǎn xìngqù.I don't have time to attend this activity. Besides, I'm not really interested.
- 幼儿园提供午餐。另外，每天下午还有点心和水果。Yòuéryuán tígōng wǔcān. Lìngwài , měi tiān xiàwǔ hái yǒu diǎnxin hé shuǐguǒ.The kindergarten provides lunch. In addition, there are also snacks and fruit every afternoon.