另

lìng
力 + 口
HSK 3.0Level 4

Definitions

lìng (adjective) other; another
lìng (adjective,adverb) separate; separately

Etymology

Variant of 冎. Pictograph of bones. Based on the original meaning "bones". The meaning later shifted to "separate", "other" and "another".

About

另 originated as a variant of 冎, a pictograph of bones, with the original meaning "bones". Over time, this meaning shifted to "separate", "other", and "another". The modern form is written with 口 (mouth) atop 力 (strength), though these components do not reflect its etymology. Today, 另 expresses "another", "additional", or "alternative", serving as a marker to introduce separate items, different perspectives, or other options.

Example Sentences Hide

我买了另一个。

Wǒ mǎi le lìng yī gè.

I bought another one.

他选了另一本书。

Tā xuǎn le lìng yī běn shū.

He chose a different book.

我们需要另找时间。

Wǒmen xūyào lìng zhǎo shíjiān.

We need to find another time.

她另付了十块钱。

Tā lìng fù le shí kuài qián.

She paid an additional ten yuan.

如果你不喜欢，可以另选。

Rúguǒ nǐ bù xǐhuan, kěyǐ lìng xuǎn.

If you don't like it, you can choose a different one.

老板另有安排，会议取消了。

Lǎobǎn lìng yǒu ānpái, huìyì qǔxiāo le.

The boss has other arrangements, so the meeting is cancelled.

此事另案处理。

Cǐ shì lìng àn chǔlǐ.

This matter will be handled separately.

鉴于情况有变，我们需另行通知具体时间。

Jiànyú qíngkuàng yǒu biàn, wǒmen xū lìngxíng tōngzhī jùtǐ shíjiān.

Given the changed circumstances, we will need to notify you of the specific time separately.

Related Characters

Composed characters:

别 拐 柺

Component: 力

动 加 务 边 办 功 历 势 男 助 伤 劳 勒 努

Component: 口

中 和 可 后 如 同 只 知 高 问 向 或 加 合

Example Words

另外 另一方面 另加 另有 另眼相看 另行 另开 另辟蹊径 另类