另当别论 lìngdāngbiélùn to be a different matter Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 另 lìng adverb separately separately; in addition; besides; usually used before a one-syllable verb to show an action is done in a different way or by someone else当 當 dāng adverb should Ought to; should别论 別論 biélùn treat differently to treat or discuss as a separate matter; to consider as an exception