特 (tè) — especially, particularly; specifically

Definition

特 is a written/formal adverb for 'especially, particularly' — stronger than 特别 (everyday) and more formal than 尤其. Often appears in fixed compounds like 特制 or 特指.

adverb

especiallyparticularlyspecifically

Easily confused

持chílook-aliketo hold; to grasp
诗shīlook-alikepoem; poetry; verse
待dàilook-aliketo treat, to deal with (a person or a matter)

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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