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
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.
Origin
Sound + meaning六书liùshū
形声xíngshēngMost characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.
The shape combines 牛 (ox) with 寺, which gives the pronunciation; it originally meant a large bull.
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