额外
éwài
The English word "extra" is translated into Chinese as 额外 (éwài).
额外 is used as an adjective to describe something that is beyond what is due, usual. For example, you might use the phrase 额外费用 to refer to extra fees or additional costs in a commercial context.
Meaning: beyond what is due, usual (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 额外 literally means 'outside the quota'. It consists of 额, meaning quota or amount and 外, meaning outside.
How does it change in a sentence?
To turn the adjective 额外 into an adverb that describes how an action is performed, you can add the particle 地 after it, forming 额外地 (extra/additionally).
How do you pronounce it?
éwài
Did you know?
- In modern internet slang, the concept of 'extra' behavior (being dramatic) is not translated as 额外, but as 戏精, which literally means 'drama queen' or 'theater spirit'.
- While 额外 describes an extra amount, the word 额 also refers to the human forehead. This is because the forehead is the 'upper limit' or 'boundary' of the face.
- To describe something as 'extra' in the sense of being 'excessive' or 'too much', Chinese speakers often switch from 额外 to 多余, which implies the extra part is redundant or unnecessary.
Examples in context
- 我们做这事没有额外报酬。We won't get paid extra for doing this.This sentence shows how to use 额外 regarding payment.Tatoeba #5856738 by verdastelo9604, translation #4889971 by CK
- 在句子中不要写入额外信息，比如作者姓名。Don't write extra information, such as the name of the author, within the sentence.This sentence demonstrates the use of 额外 when discussing information.Tatoeba #8463604 by gumblex, translation #8395099 by AlanF_US
- 电池要额外付钱。You need to pay extra for the batteries.This sentence illustrates the use of 额外 in the context of paying for an item.Tatoeba #464768 by fucongcong, translation #480055 by CM
- 我们需要补充一些额外的材料。We need to add some extra materials.
- 我不喜欢买多余的东西。I don't like buying extra things.
- 你可以给我加多一些辣椒吗？Can you add extra chili for me?
Example conversation
Yuting and Junjie are discussing their work project.
- 雨婷 Yuting这个项目需要额外的时间来完成。Zhège xiàngmù xūyào éwài de shíjiān lái wánchéng.This project needs extra time to complete.
- 俊杰 Junjie没问题，我们可以加班。Méi wèntí, wǒmen kěyǐ jiābān.No problem, we can work overtime.
- 雨婷 Yuting公司会给我们额外补贴吗？Gōngsī huì gěi wǒmen éwài bǔtiē ma?Will the company give us extra subsidies?
- 俊杰 Junjie我想应该会有。Wǒ xiǎng yīnggāi huì yǒu.I think there should be.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
