Decoded Slug: 除了...以外 (chúle... yǐwài) - Except for, besides
Mandarin Grammar Point
除了...以外 (chúle... yǐwài) - Except for, besides
除了...以外 (chúle... yǐwài) - Except for, besides
Short explanation:
This phrase is used to indicate an exception or contrast.
Formation:
'除了' + Exception or Unique Aspect + '以外' + Rest of the sentence (can be the general or default situation)
Examples:
除了义工以外，我还有一份兼职工作。
Chúle yìgōng yǐwài, wǒ hái yǒu yīfèn jiānzhí gōngzuò.
Besides volunteering, I also have a part-time job.
除了她以外，其他人都接受了邀请。
Chúle tā yǐwài, qítā rén dōu jiēshòu le yāoqǐng.
Except for her, everyone else accepted the invitation.
除了篮球以外，我还喜欢游泳。
Chúle lánqiú yǐwài, wǒ hái xǐhuan yóuyǒng.
Besides basketball, I also like swimming.
除了周末以外，我每天都去健身房运动。
Chúle zhōumò yǐwài, wǒ měitiān dōu qù jiànshēnfáng yùndòng.
Except for the weekend, I go to the gym every day.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese phrase '除了...以外 (chúle... yǐwài)' is used in situations where you want to indicate an exception or to express contrast. It is similar to 'except for' or 'besides' in English. This phrase allows you to highlight something or someone that stands out from the rest in a particular context.
