Grammar Point
除了 chúle is a commonly used conjunction in Chinese that means “besides” or “in addition to.” It is often used to introduce additional information. And it can take a noun phrase or a verb phrase as its object.
Structure
S + 除了⋯ (+ 以外) + 也 ⋯ Besides
The subject can be placed either before 除了 chúle or before 也 yě. 以外 yǐwài is an optional component of the structure, which means “in addition to” or “besides.” It emphasizes that the thing or person excluded is the only exception.
也 yě emphasizes that the thing mentioned after 除了chúle is also included in the list of things that the subject is doing or experiencing.
他除了會說英文以外也會說中文他除了会说英文以外也会说中文
He speaks English as well as Chinese.
除了貓我也喜歡狗除了猫我也喜欢狗
In addition to cats, I also like dogs.
你去超市除了買咖啡也要記得買牛奶你去超市除了买咖啡也要记得买牛奶
When you go to the supermarket, remember to buy coffee as well as milk.
我週末除了得洗衣服以外也得洗狗我周末除了得洗衣服以外也得洗狗
On weekends, I not only have to do laundry but also wash the dog.
這工作除了薪水以外,也提供獎金这工作除了薪水以外,也提供奖金
This job provides bonuses in addition to the salary.
FYI
Hey, have you heard about 年終獎金 niánzhōng jiǎngjīn? In Taiwan, the year-end bonus can vary depending on the company and the individual’s performance. While there is no fixed standard, it is common for the year-end bonus to range from half a month’s salary to as much as 44 months’ salary. The actual amount is determined by various factors, including the company’s financial situation, profitability, employee performance, and any applicable regulations or agreements.
(I envy them so much…🙄😮💨)
S + 除了⋯ (+ 以外) + 还 ⋯ In addition to
The word 还 hái emphasizes that the thing mentioned after 除了chúle is surprising or unexpected.
他除了會說英文還會說中文他除了会说英文还会说中文
Besides being able to speak English, he also speaks Chinese.
我家除了一隻狗以外,還有兩隻貓我家除了一只狗以外,还有两只猫
Besides a dog, there are two cats in my house.

Okay, the dog is mine, but the cats are my friends. They are incredibly adorable, right? In Taiwan, cats are well taken care of and protected by animal welfare organizations and compassionate individuals. The implementation of TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs is widespread to manage the population of stray cats and ensure their welfare. Therefore, if you visit Taiwan, it’s quite likely that you will come across numerous street cats with a distinctive ear cut.
除了咖啡,你還要我買其他的嗎?除了咖啡,你还要我买其他的吗?
Do you want me to buy anything else besides coffee?
除了不吃蘑菇以外,還有別的嗎?除了不吃蘑菇以外,还有别的吗?
Apart from not eating mushrooms, is there anything else?
蛋炒飯除了要加蛋還要加炒飯蛋炒饭除了要加蛋还要加炒饭 😏
For egg fried rice, besides adding eggs, you also need to add stir-fried rice.