The logic behind 別的，其他，另外
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ID: 7396
Intermediate
Today we explain the difference between three rather similar words that all mean "other". Without context, the English translations can all look like they mean the same thing, but actually the Mandarin words give subtle hints to the meaning and when best to use them.
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别的
biéde 别的
other; else
别家別间别种
biéjiā 别家biéjiān 別间biézhǒng 别种
the other/another shop; the other/another establishment; the other/another type
我不想喝拿铁我想喝别的
wǒ 我bù xiǎng 不想hē 喝nátiě 拿铁wǒ 我xiǎng 想hē 喝biéde 别的
I don't want to drink latte, I'd like to drink something else.
这家夜店不好我们去别家吧
zhè 这jiā 家yèdiàn 夜店bù hǎo 不好wǒmen 我们qù 去biéjiā 别家ba 吧
This night club ins't good, let's go to another one.
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