English–Chinese
“exception” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlì wài
Example
这次不能有例外。zhè cì bù néng yǒu lì wài
No exception is allowed this time.
How to say “exception” in Chinese
“Exception” in Chinese is 例外 (lì wài).
A particular case that sits outside a general rule or usual pattern and is treated differently.
Example sentences with 例外
在这个项目中，任何例外情况都要报告。zài zhè ge xiàng mù zhōng rèn hé lì wài qíng kuàng dōu yào bào gào
In this project, any exceptional circumstance must be reported.
Tips for using 例外
- In English, an exception can also refer to the act of leaving something out, but 例外 (lìwài, "exception") usually names the unusual case itself.