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特别 (tè bié) — (adjective) special, unusual; (adverb) especially, particularly, very

Definition

As an adjective, 特别 means 'special, unusual' (more everyday than the written 特殊). As an adverb meaning 'especially', it precedes adjectives/verbs — 尤其 is more emphatic, while 格外 stresses an unusually high degree.

adjective
specialunusual
adverb
especiallyparticularlyvery

Examples

  • 特别。
    Zhè ge diàn yǐng tè bié hǎo kàn.
    This movie is especially good.
  • 特别。
    Jīn tiān shì yí gè tè bié de rì zi.
    Today is a special day.
  • 特别。
    Tā tè bié xǐ huan dǎ lán qiú.
    He especially likes playing basketball.

Grammar

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