另 (lìng) - Other, another, separate & additionally

另Tone 4

lìng ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 口

林伦

另 · lìng

Other, another, separate;

additionally;

used to indicate an alternative or different option.

Other, another, separateadditionallyused to indicate an alternative or different option.

Usage highlights

Another matterOtherwiseAdditionallySeparate accountAlternative planDifferent day

Synonyms

  • 别— other, do not
  • 另类— alternative, non-mainstream

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need to find another way (另找办法).
  • He has a different opinion (另有看法).
  • Please see the attached document (另见附件).
  • This is a separate matter (另当别论).

Collocations

  • Another matter(另外)
  • Otherwise(否则)
  • Additionally(另外)
  • Separate account(另户)
  • Alternative plan(另案)
  • Different day(另日)

Idioms

  • A different approach(另辟蹊径)
  • To have other intentions(另有所图)
  • To open up a new path(另开生面)
  • To look at with new eyes(另眼相看)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in formal and informal contexts to denote separation, distinction, or addition.
  • Common in bureaucratic and literary language to introduce supplementary information or exceptions.

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