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别 versus 另
what is the difference between 别 and 另?
In my dictionary they both translate as "other"
Nov 22, 2010 10:31 PM
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1.in meaning: 别的is usually used in general sense, but 另外的makes a particular reference.
我只要一杯水,别的不要了。 我只要一个苹果,另外的几个你们吃吧。
2.in collocation: 别的can not be used with numeral-classifier compounds but 另外的 can be used
both on singular or plural 另一个 另外几个
3.in function: 别的 can be use as subject but 另外的only can be subject when it collocate with the measuring word.
别的都吃了,就剩苹果了。 另一个人吃饱了,你吃吧
November 23, 2010
别,一般搭配“别的+something or people”, for example 别人,别的东西,the same as "another" , it also contains another meaning "don't", 别这样,别动任何东西
另,一般搭配“另外”,同“此外”,有转折意思,adv.
November 23, 2010
别吵了!
Stop making such a noise!
还有别的事情吗?
Anything else?
另外,...
What's more, ...
November 23, 2010
别 another; don't
另 other; another; separate; extra; in addition
November 22, 2010
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