Definition
尤其 (yóuqí) is a formal adverb meaning 'especially, particularly' — it singles out one item from a group, often paired with 是 (shì) as 尤其是. It's more formal and written than the everyday 特别 (tèbié), which can also mean 'very' or 'special' as an adjective.
adverb
especiallyparticularly
Easily confused
- 油漆yóu qīsound-alike(noun) paint; lacquer
Examples
- 尤其，。Wǒ yóu qí xǐhuan xiàtiān, yīnwèi kěyǐ yóuyǒng.I especially like summer because I can swim.
- 尤其，。Zhège chéngshì yóu qí měilì, měinián xīyǐn hěnduō yóukè.This city is especially beautiful, attracting many tourists every year.
- 尤其。Tā yóu qí shì zài kǎoshì de shíhou hěn jǐnzhāng.He gets especially nervous during exams.
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