Word Explanation
另有 is a conjunction meaning 'there is also' or 'there exists separately', used to introduce an additional, distinct fact, condition, or item—often one that contrasts with or supplements what was just stated. The character 另 (lìng) means 'other' or 'separate', while 有 (yǒu) means 'to have' or 'there is/are'. Together, they form a compact phrase indicating the existence of something else beyond the main subject, typically in formal or written Chinese, such as official notices, reports, or explanatory texts.
This phrase frequently appears after a statement to add an exception, alternative, or supplementary detail—e.g., 'The museum is closed on Mondays; there is also a special exhibition opening next Friday.' It does not function as a standalone sentence but always connects clauses or introduces new information in relation to prior context. It’s more common in writing than casual speech, where speakers might use 更有 or 还有 instead.
Example Sentences
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