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特 (tè) — especially, particularly; specifically

Definition

特 (tè) is a short, written adverb meaning 'especially / particularly' — used in formal style and often attached to two-character words. As a standalone adverb, 特别 and 尤其 are the more common everyday choices.

adverb
especiallyparticularlyspecifically
Easily confused

Examples

  • 特。
    Tā jīn tiān tè gāo xìng.
    He is especially happy today.
  • 。
    Zhè ge fú hào tè zhǐ mǒu zhǒng yì yì.
    This symbol specifically refers to a certain meaning.
  • 特。
    Tā tè shàn cháng huà huà.
    She is especially good at drawing.
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