另 Stroke Order — How to Write 另
另 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
另 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 口 + 2 more strokes
另 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- lìng
Meanings of 另 in Chinese
1
lìng另
another; other; in addition; separately; to make a fresh start or do something differently.
如果这个计划行不通，我们只能另起炉灶，想新的办法。
If this plan doesn't work, we'll have to start from scratch and think of new solutions.
Common Words and Phrases with 另
1
a separate case
关于费用报销的详细规定，请参考另案发布的通知。
Regarding the detailed regulations for expense reimbursement, please refer to the notice issued separately.
2
A historical supplementary register (e.g., in the Qing Dynasty) for listing disreputable or undesirable people, as opposed to the main register for good citizens.
他热衷于小众爱好，在社团里被视为'另册'成员，但他乐在其中。
He is enthusiastic about niche hobbies and is considered an 'outsider' or 'unconventional' member in the club, but he thoroughly enjoys it.
3
additional; extra; to add further
如果您想升级到更大的房间，需要另加费用。
If you wish to upgrade to a larger room, an additional fee is required.
4
to set up a separate household; to live independently
他决定从家族企业中另开一家公司，追求自己的创业梦想。
He decided to branch out from the family business and open his own company, pursuing his entrepreneurial dream.
5
To start all over again; make a fresh start; to make new plans or find a new way of doing things.
面对持续的亏损，这家小店的老板决定另起炉灶，尝试一个新的经营模式。
Faced with continuous losses, the owner of this small shop decided to make a fresh start and try a new business model.
6
To suggest finding someone more capable or better qualified; often used as a polite refusal to undertake a task.
这个问题超出了我的专业范围，恐怕您得另请高明了。
This problem is beyond my area of expertise, I'm afraid you'll have to find someone more competent.
7
charged separately; additional charge
这份快递服务，保价费是另收的
For this express delivery service, the insurance fee is charged separately.
8
in addition; moreover; besides
我们已经准备好了主菜，另外还需要做一份沙拉。
We have already prepared the main course; in addition, we still need to make a salad.
9
to do or act separately or at another time
会议时间有变，具体安排将另行通知。
The meeting time has changed, specific arrangements will be announced separately.
10
to view with special respect or importance
他凭借非凡的才华，让评审团对他另眼相看。
He, by virtue of his extraordinary talent, made the judging panel look at him with special respect.
11
To view someone in a new, often more favorable, light; to treat someone with special respect or consideration.
小明以前学习不好，但经过一个暑假的努力，他的成绩突飞猛进，老师和同学们都对他另眼相看了。
Xiao Ming used to be poor at his studies, but after a summer of hard work, his grades improved by leaps and bounds, and both his teachers and classmates began to look at him with new eyes.
More words with 另
- lìng另yī一another, the other
- lìng另yí一gè个another, the other
- lìng另yǒu有also, further
- lìng另yì一fāng方the other party, the other side
- lìng另qǐng请invite another, seek another
- lìng另xún寻seek another, look elsewhere
- lìng另yì一fāng方miàn面On the other hand, Conversely
- lìng另lì立mén门hù户start one's own business, set up one's own household
- lìng另yí一fèn份another one, another copy
- lìng另yì一jiā家another one, another company
- lìng另yì一rén人another person, the other person
- lìng另yí一wèi位another, another one
- lìng另yì一xiē些some others, other ones
- lìng另yǒu有pán盘suan算to have other plans, to have something else in mind
- lìng另yǒu有qí其rén人It's someone else., There's another person.
- lìng另móu谋chū出lù路Find another way, Seek other opportunities
- lìng另móu谋tā他lù路Find another way, Seek an alternative
- lìng另xún寻gāo高jiù就Seek greener pastures, Seek better employment
Idioms with 另
- lìng另móu谋gāo高jiù就seek a better position
- lìng另pì辟xī蹊jìng径find a new way
- lìng另yǎn眼kàn看dài待treat with special respect
- lìng另yǎn眼xiāng相dài待treat with special respect
- lìng另yǒu有qǐ企tú图to have an ulterior motive
- lìng另yǒu有suǒ所tú图to have ulterior motives
- lìng另kāi开shēng生miàn面Create a new style or approach
- lìng另yǎn眼kàn看qù觑regard with special respect
- lìng另yǎn眼kàn看xì戏view someone in a new light
- lìng另yǒu有dòng洞tiān天a unique and enchanting realm
- gè各mén门lìng另hù户live separately and independently
- lìng另chǔ楚hán寒wū巫lovers living separately in different places
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Open the tool →Questions about 另
What does 另 mean in Chinese?
另 (lìng) means “another” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 另?
另 is pronounced lìng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 另 have?
另 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 另?
另 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 另?
The radical of 另 is 口.