ConjunctionsHSK 4
Expressing "in addition" with 还有
还有 (háiyǒu) is placed at the start of a new clause to mean "in addition" or "also", often following a full stop or comma. It introduces a related extra point, similar to “furthermore” in English. Remember that 还有 begins a new sentence or clause and is normally followed by a comma.
Structure
… (。/,) 还有 ， …
The comma after 还有 is typical; 还有 begins a new clause.
Examples
- 你需要吃药。还有，要多休息。Nǐ xūyào chī yào. Háiyǒu , yào duō xiūxi.You need to take medicine. Also, you should get more rest.
- 不要一边吃饭一边说话。还有，别吃那么快。Bùyào yībiān chīfàn yībiān shuōhuà. Háiyǒu , bié chī nàme kuài.Don't talk while you eat. Also, don't eat so fast.
- 下班以后早点回来。还有，回来的路上买点水果。Xiàbān yǐhòu zǎo diǎn huílái. Háiyǒu , huílái de lùshang mǎi diǎn shuǐguǒ.Come back early after work. Also, buy some fruit on your way back.
- 今天要做完这个报告。还有，明天开会前打印三份。Jīntiān yào zuò wán zhège bàogào. Háiyǒu , míngtiān kāihuì qián dǎyìn sān fèn.You need to finish this report today. In addition, print three copies before the meeting tomorrow.
- 入住前要付押金。还有，不能带宠物。Rùzhù qián yào fù yājīn. Háiyǒu , bù néng dài chǒngwù.You need to pay the deposit before using the room. Also, you're not allowed to have pets here.