Decoded Slug: 此外 (cǐwài) - Besides, in addition
Mandarin Grammar Point
此外 (cǐwài) - Besides, in addition
此外 (cǐwài) - Besides, in addition
Short explanation:
Used to introduce supplementary information or enumerate extra items.
Formation:
Topic + 此外 + Supplementary statement.
Examples:
他很善良，此外他非常聪明。
Tā hěn shànliáng, cǐwài tā fēicháng cōngmíng.
He is very kind, besides he is very smart.
我喜欢读小说，此外，我也喜欢看电影。
Wǒ xǐhuān dú xiǎoshuō, cǐwài, wǒ yě xǐhuān kàn diànyǐng.
I like reading novels, in addition, I also like watching movies.
他的主要工作是教书，此外，他还在写一本书。
Tā de zhǔyào gōngzuò shì jiāoshū, cǐwài, tā hái zài xiě yī běn shū.
His main job is teaching, in addition, he is also writing a book.
她热心工作，此外，她对人总是非常有礼貌。
Tā rèxīn gōngzuò, cǐwài, tā duì rén zǒng shì fēicháng yǒulǐmào.
She works enthusiastically, besides, she is always very polite to people.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese phrase '此外 (cǐwài)' is used to include additional information in your conversation or writing. It corresponds to 'besides' or 'in addition' in English. It is a handy term when you want to provide extra details or enumerate more items without starting a new sentence.