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HSK 6

除

除以外 (Except, apart from)

Explanation

The structure '除A以外，B' is used to indicate exclusion, meaning 'apart from A, B'. Part A is the object being excluded, while part B is the main information remaining. Example: '除他以外' means 'apart from him', '所有人都来了' means 'everyone came'. We can understand this as the expression 'except for... then...'. This structure is used in both speech and writing, making sentences clearer and emphasizing the distinction.

Examples

除他以外，所有人都来了。
chútāyǐwài，suǒyǒuréndōuláile。
除这件事以外，其他我都能答应你。
chúzhèjiànshìyǐwài，qítāwǒdōunéngdāyingnǐ。
除这个箱子以外，没有其他行李了。
chúzhègexiāngzǐyǐwài，méiyǒuqítāxínglile。

Learn “除” effectively

The grammar point “除” (除以外 (Except, apart from)) is one of the key structures at HSK 6. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

Study tip: read the examples aloud many times to build a natural reflex. Then try making your own sentences for your own situations. Use the audio button to hear and practice accurate pronunciation.

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