此外

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 此外,我们还需要更多的时间。▶ —
   Besides, we also need more time.
2. 此外,这个方案还有一个优点。▶ —
   In addition, this plan has one more advantage.

Collocations

Mnemonic

此 cǐ "this" + 外 wài "outside": outside of this, i.e. the connective "besides, in addition". Often opens a sentence to add a further point. Similar to 另外.

Related

Quick check

1. What is the function of 此外?

   • to add a further point (besides)
   • to negate the previous point
   • to reverse time order
   • to assume a condition