另
another; in addition; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplespronoun
another; other; additional
Used to refer to a different person or thing that is separate from what has been mentioned before.
This is one thing, that is another matter entirely.
Please copy this document on another sheet of paper and send it to me.
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We decided to take another road home.
This plan won't work; we need to think of another way.
He bought a shirt at the store and then bought a pair of pants at another shop.
adverb
additionally; in addition; separately
Used to indicate that something is done or exists besides what has been mentioned.
We have already discussed this issue; now let's discuss other matters separately.
He can't attend the meeting today because he has another task.
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If this road is blocked, we'll find another way.
In addition to studying Chinese, he also studied Japanese.
The company decided to send another representative to participate in this event.
noun
a surname
Refers to the Chinese family name Lin.
His surname is Ling, and his given name is Yige.
Mr. Ling is a new colleague in our company.
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Do you know Teacher Ling? She teaches us math.
The surname Ling is not very common in China.
The child from the Ling family studies very hard.