#20 除了…以外…都/还… Explained | 12+ Hours of Study and No Free Time? | HSK 3

️ Do Chinese students really start school at 7AM?
In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 除了…以外…都… and 除了…以外…也/还… to express exceptions and add information naturally in Mandarin.

Through a clear HSK3-level dialogue, we explore real school life in China and Taiwan — early mornings, long study hours, and after-school classes — while helping you master one of the most useful grammar patterns for everyday communication.

What you’ll learn
• Grammar: how to use 除了…以外…都… (except…) and 除了…以外…也/还… (in addition…).
• Practical usage: express exceptions and add extra information naturally.
• Real context: common situations from school life and daily routines.
• Cultural insight: why education plays such a central role in Chinese-speaking societies.

️ Key examples
• 除了上学以外，还要去补习。
Besides school, you also have to attend extra classes.

• 除了一个同学以外，大家都来了。
Everyone came except one classmate.

• 除了学习钢琴以外，我还学打羽毛球。
Besides learning piano, I also play badminton.

Challenge
Write a sentence using 除了…以外… in the comments. We’ll help you improve it.

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