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exception

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

li4wai4 • lìwài

Meaning


Primary

exception

Alternatives

exceptions

Mnemonic


An 例外 exception is an 例 example that falls 外 outside the usual rule.

Usage


這 次 是 一 個 例外。

This time is an exception.

每 個 人 都 要 付錢, 你 也 不 例外。

Everyone has to pay, and you are no exception.

這 條 規定 沒有 例外。

This rule has no exceptions.