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The word 额外 is formed by combining the character 额, which denotes a set limit, quota, or specified amount, with the character 外, meaning outside or beyond; together they literally mean "outside the quota", thereby conveying the sense of something extra or additional.

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我有些额外的工作要做。

Wǒ yǒu xiē éwài de gōngzuò yào zuò.

I have some extra work to do.

他得到了额外的奖励。

Tā dédàole éwài de jiǎnglì.

He received an extra reward.

公司提供了额外的培训机会。

Gōngsī tígōngle éwài de péixùn jīhuì.

The company provided additional training opportunities.

为了完成项目，我们需要额外的时间。

Wèile wánchéng xiàngmù, wǒmen xūyào éwài de shíjiān.

To complete the project, we need extra time.

如果你购买超过三件商品，你可以享受额外的折扣。

Rúguǒ nǐ gòumǎi chāoguò sān jiàn shāngpǐn, nǐ kěyǐ xiǎngshòu éwài de zhékòu.

If you buy more than three items, you can enjoy an additional discount.

Word Definition - 额外

é wài extra; additional

Individual Character Details

额 é, é
外 wài