其他
qí tā HSK 3

English Meaning

📚 Example Sentences

我没有其他问题。
Wǒ méiyǒu qítā wèntí.
I don't have any other questions.
其他人都来了。
Qítā rén dōu lái le.
Everyone else has come.
我喜欢其他颜色。
Wǒ xǐhuan qítā yánsè.
I like other colors.
其他人在哪里?
Qítā rén zài nǎlǐ?
Where are the other people?
我喜欢其他颜色。
Wǒ xǐhuān qítā yánsè.
I like other colors.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 其他 as 'other' by breaking it down: 其 (qí) can mean 'that' or 'its,' and 他 (tā) means 'he' or 'other'—so together, it points to 'that other' thing or person. Associate it with the English phrase 'the rest of them' to remember its usage.

📝 Usage Notes

其他 is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, as well as in spoken and written Chinese. It is commonly used in everyday conversations, academic writing, and business settings to indicate exceptions or additional items.

📖 Grammar Points

其他 typically precedes a noun (e.g., 其他人) or can stand alone as a pronoun. It is often used in structures like 除了...,其他... to express exceptions, meaning 'except for..., the others...'. It can also be used with 的 to form 其他的, functioning similarly to 'other' in English.

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese communication, using 其他 to refer to groups or categories indirectly can sometimes reflect a collective mindset, emphasizing the distinction between specific individuals or items and the broader group. It is a polite and neutral way to address others without singling anyone out.

🔄 Similar Words

其他 is often interchangeable with 别的 (biéde), which is more colloquial and casual. However, 其他 is slightly more formal and versatile, while 别的 is primarily used in spoken language. Another similar word is 其余 (qíyú), which specifically means 'the remainder' and is more formal, often used in written contexts.

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