尤 (yóu) — especially, particularly
Definition
尤 (yóu) is a formal written adverb meaning 'especially / particularly', most often found before adjectives or verbs in literary prose. Unlike the everyday 特别, it is rarely used in casual speech.
adverb
especiallyparticularly
Examples
- 尤。Zhè jiàn shì yóu zhí dé guān zhù.This matter is especially worth attention.
- 尤。Tā de biǎo xiàn yóu jiā.Her performance was particularly good.
- 尤。Zhè dào cài yóu shòu gù kè huān yíng.This dish is especially popular with customers.
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