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The Chinese word 此外 is formed by directly combining the character 此, meaning "this" or "here", with the character 外, meaning "outside" or "beyond". This fusion creates a compound that literally translates to "outside of this", where 此 sets a reference point and 外 extends beyond it, naturally conveying the sense of "besides this" or "in addition" through the mere juxtaposition of their inherent meanings.

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此外,今天天气很好。

Cǐwài, jīntiān tiānqì hěn hǎo.

Besides, the weather is nice today.

我买了水果,此外还买了牛奶。

Wǒ mǎi le shuǐguǒ, cǐwài hái mǎi le niúnǎi.

I bought fruit, and besides, I also bought milk.

学习中文很难,此外还需要很多时间。

Xuéxí zhōngwén hěn nán, cǐwài hái xūyào hěn duō shíjiān.

Learning Chinese is difficult, and besides, it requires a lot of time.

此外,考虑到经济因素,我们决定推迟计划。

Cǐwài, kǎolǜ dào jīngjì yīnsù, wǒmen juédìng tuīchí jìhuà.

Besides, considering economic factors, we decided to postpone the plan.

此外,根据最新研究,气候变化不仅影响环境,还对人类健康构成威胁。

Cǐwài, gēnjù zuìxīn yánjiū, qìhòu biànhuà bùjǐn yǐngxiǎng huánjìng, hái duì rénlèi jiànkāng gòuchéng wēixié.

Besides, according to the latest research, climate change not only affects the environment but also poses a threat to human health.

Word Definition - 此外

cǐ wài besides; in addition; moreover; furthermore

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