HSK 3

除了⋯⋯(以外),⋯⋯还/也/都⋯⋯

除了……(以外),……还/也/都……

Explanation

This structure is used to add information, indicating that besides the thing or event already mentioned (the part after '除了'), there are also other things or events. '还', '也', or '都' is used to emphasize the added part. For example, '除了上课,我还要参加各种活动' means that besides going to class, I also have to take part in many other activities.

Examples

除了上课,我还要参加各种活动。
chúleshàngháiyàocānjiāzhǒnghuódòng
除了我,我姐姐和弟弟也会说中文。
chúlejiějiedihuìshuōzhōngwén
除了北京以外,中国的其他城市我都没去过。
chúleběijīngwàizhōngguódechéngshìdōuméiguò

Learn “除了⋯⋯(以外),⋯⋯还/也/都⋯⋯” effectively

The grammar point “除了⋯⋯(以外),⋯⋯还/也/都⋯⋯” (除了……(以外),……还/也/都……) is one of the key structures at HSK 3. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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