格外 (gé wài) — especially, particularly
Definition
格外 highlights a notably high degree — the closest everyday match is 特别. 格外 is more literary than 特别 and emphasizes that a quality stands out from the norm, while 尤其 focuses a single item out of a group.
adverb
especiallyparticularly
Examples
- 格外。Jīn tiān tiān qì gé wài hǎo.The weather is especially good today.
- 格外。Tā xué xí gé wài nǔ lì.She studies especially hard.
- 格外。Nǐ zuò de cài gé wài hǎo chī.The dish you made is especially delicious.
Grammar
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