尤为 (yóu wéi) — especially (formal); particularly

Definition

尤为 (yóuwéi) is a formal, written adverb meaning 'especially, particularly'. It is stronger and more literary than 特别 (tèbié) and 尤其 (yóuqí), and is used before adjectives or stative verbs to emphasize a high degree. 格外 (géwài) is similar but often implies 'exceptionally' compared to a norm.

adverb

especially (formal)particularly

Examples

尤为。
Zhège wèntí yóu wéi fùzá.
This problem is especially complex.
尤为。
Tā de jiànyì yóu wéi yǒu jiàzhí.
His suggestion is especially valuable.
尤为。
Zhè cì zhǎnlǎn yóu wéi xīyǐn rén.
This exhibition is especially attractive.

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