HSK 4 · VERSION 2.0#81
Expressing “The Other” with “lìngwài”
另外
How it works
In this use, 另外 (lìngwài) means “another” or “the other.” It introduces a different item from the one already mentioned.
Example sentences
这本我看过，给我另外一本吧。
I have read this one, so give me another one.
他住这间房，另外一个人住那间。
He lives in this room, and the other person lives in that room.
我们需要另外一种办法。
We need another method.
Key point
The exact meaning depends on context: another / the other / additional.