除外

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Usage of 除外

The term 除外 (chúwài) means 'to exclude' or 'except'. It is commonly used to indicate that something or someone is not included in a group, list, or rule.

Common contexts

You will often see 除外 in formal or written contexts such as announcements, rules, or contracts to specify exceptions clearly. For example, when describing who can participate in an event or what items are included in a promotion.

Collocations and patterns

Nuance and register

除外 is more formal and precise than simply saying 包括 (not include). It often appears in official documents or formal speech. Avoid using it in casual conversation where simpler phrases might be preferred.

Common confusion

Do not confuse 除外 with 排除, which also means 'exclude' but often implies actively removing or rejecting something, while 除外 is more about stating exceptions or exclusions in a list or rule.

Example Sentences

All employees participate in this event, except interns.

This promotion does not include discounted items; discounted items are

All costs are included except taxes.