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How to say “especially” in Chinese with 格外 (géwài)

格外 (géwài) + Adj. / Verb

Expressing "especially" with "格外 (géwài)"

HSK 5Adverbs with Adjectives

Rule structure

格外 (géwài) is an adverb meaning "especially, particularly, exceptionally". It emphasizes that something stands out from the ordinary. More formal than 特别 (tèbié).

Examples

今天的天气格外好。

Jīntiān de tiānqì géwài hǎo.

Today’s weather is exceptionally good.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "especially" with "格外 (géwài)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 格外 (géwài) + Adj. / Verb. For example: 今天的天气格外好。 — “Today’s weather is exceptionally good.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

今天的天气格外好。 — “Today’s weather is exceptionally good.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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