特别 (tè bié) — (adjective) special, unusual; (adverb) especially, particularly, very
Definition
As an adjective, 特别 means 'special, unusual' (more everyday than the written 特殊). As an adverb meaning 'especially', it precedes adjectives/verbs — 尤其 is more emphatic, while 格外 stresses an unusually high degree.
adjective
specialunusual
adverb
especiallyparticularlyvery
Examples
- 特别。Zhè ge diàn yǐng tè bié hǎo kàn.This movie is especially good.
- 特别。Jīn tiān shì yí gè tè bié de rì zi.Today is a special day.
- 特别。Tā tè bié xǐ huan dǎ lán qiú.He especially likes playing basketball.
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