格外
gé wài
Especially, exceptionally
How to say “especially” in Chinese with 格外 (géwài)
格外 (géwài) + Adj. / Verb
格外 (gé wài) — “especially”
HSK 5Adverbs with Adjectives
格外 (géwài) + Adj. / Verb
HSK 5Adverbs with Adjectives格外 (gé wài) — “especially”
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).
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.
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 say “‘especially’” in Chinese with 格外?
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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