Demonstratives - Other
指示代词 — 别的、其他
Understand the use of 别的 / 其他 and their placement in the sentence.
Elements
How to use it
- For 别的, take a model sentence like 还有别的吗？ (Are there other things?) and replace only the variable information.
- For 其他, take a model sentence like 还有其他的吗？ (Are there other things?) and replace only the variable information.
- After substitution, verify that 了 / 不 / 没 / 吗 remain coherent with the meaning and time of the sentence.
- Context: mainly in questions and responses, and in oral interactions and instructions.
Examples
还有别的吗？
hái yǒu biéde ma?
Are there other things?
还有其他的吗？
hái yǒu qítā de ma?
Are there other things?
Common mistakes
- Check the order of elements before speaking or writing.
- Use a complete sentence to validate the structure in a real context.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. 还有____吗？
(Are there other things?)
2. 还有____的吗？
(Are there other things?)
3. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(For **别的**, take a model sentence like **还有别的吗？** (Are there other things?) and replace only the variable information.)
4. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(For **其他**, take a model sentence like **还有其他的吗？** (Are there other things?) and replace only the variable information.)
5. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(After substitution, verify that 了 / 不 / 没 / 吗 remain coherent with the meaning and time of the sentence.)
6. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Context: mainly in questions and responses, and in oral interactions and instructions.)