Learn a Chinese Character - 另

1. Character Basics

Radical: 口 (kǒu, mouth radical)

Stroke Count: 5

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: lìng (Fourth tone)

3. Meaning

Other; another; different; separate; distinct; additional; extra; more; else; besides; apart from; exclusive of; in addition to; furthermore; moreover; as well; too; also

4. Common Words

• 另外 (lìngwài) - In addition; besides; moreover
• 另一个 (lìngyīgè) - Another; one more
• 另一种 (lìngyīzhǒng) - Another type; a different kind
• 另行 (lìngxíng) - Separately; additionally; otherwise
• 另册 (lìngcè) - Separate register; supplementary volume
• 另类 (lìnglèi) - Alternative; unconventional; different
• 另起炉灶 (lìng qǐ lúzào) - To start anew; to set up a new establishment
• 另辟蹊径 (lìng pì xījìng) - To find a new way; to take a different approach

5. Grammar & Usage

As an adjective or adverb: Primarily means "other" or "another". It is often used to indicate something different from what has been mentioned before, or something additional. In Chinese grammar, 另 is commonly used before nouns or verbs to modify them, indicating a separate or additional entity or action.

6. Cultural Background

In Chinese culture, the concept of "另" (other/another) reflects a way of thinking that values distinction and choice. It is often used to express supplement or alternative to existing options, reflecting the flexibility and adaptability in traditional Chinese thinking. For example, the idiom "另辟蹊径" (to find a new way) embodies the Chinese cultural emphasis on innovation and finding new approaches.

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

The character 另 has 5 strokes. It consists of 口 (kǒu, mouth) and 力 (lì, strength/power). You can remember it by visualizing using strength (力) to open a new mouth or entrance (口), symbolizing "another", "different", or "additional" options.