此外 cǐwài besides
besides; in addition; moreover; furthermore
How to remember 此外: 此 this + 外 outside = besides.
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How it is used
- Formal, written transition placed at the start of a new sentence to add information: 此外，我们还需要更多时间 (cǐwài, wǒmen hái xūyào gèng duō shíjiān, besides, we also need more time).
- Spoken equivalents are 另外 (lìngwài) or 还有 (háiyǒu) - 此外 belongs in essays, reports, and news, not casual chat.