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What are some alternative words for 以外 (yǐwài)?

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How is 以外 (yǐwài) used in Chinese sentences?

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以外 (yǐwài) is a preposition that is used to indicate something that is beyond or outside of a certain scope or limit. It can also mean "except" when used in a negative sentence.

Here are some examples of how 以外 is used in Chinese sentences:

1. 我喜欢吃所有的水果，除了榴莲以外。(Wǒ xǐhuan chī suǒyǒu de shuǐguǒ, chúle liúlián yǐwài.) - I like to eat all kinds of fruits, except for durian.

2. 除了学习以外，他还喜欢打篮球。(Chúle xuéxí yǐwài, tā hái xǐhuan dǎ lánqiú.) - Besides studying, he also likes to play basketball.

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除了 (chúle) versus 以外 (yǐwài):

除了 (chúle) – "besides," "except for" introduces an exception or addition depending on the structure. 除了implies both inclusion and exclusion based on the following words.

Examples:

- Exclusion: 除了他以外，大家都来了。(Chúle tā yǐwài, dàjiā dōu lái le.) Except for him, everyone came.
- Inclusion: 除了汉语以外，我还会说英语。(Chúle Hànyǔ yǐwài, wǒ hái huì shuō Yīngyǔ.) Besides Chinese, I can also speak English.

以外 (yǐwài) – "beyond," "outside of" is used after a noun or phrase to indicate something beyond or outside a certain range. 以外 is paired with 除了(see sentences above) but can be used alone.

Examples:

- 学习以外，他还喜欢运动。(Xuéxí yǐwài, tā hái xǐhuān yùndòng.) Apart from studying, he also likes sports.
- 工作时间以外，不要打扰我。(Gōngzuò shíjiān yǐwài, bùyào dǎrǎo wǒ.) Don't bother me outside of working hours.

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