特别
tèbié
Especially
特别 (tè bié) — especially, very
Subj. + 特别 (tèbié) + Adj./Verb
HSK 33.0
Pattern diagram
Who / what特别Adjective
Rule structure
Before an adjective or verb, 特别 (tèbié) emphasizes a high degree of a quality or feeling: “very” or “especially.” For example, 特别甜 (tèbié tián) means “very sweet.” In this position it intensifies a quality; its meaning “special, unusual” depends on a different structure and context.
Rule structure
Before an adjective or verb, 特别 (tèbié) emphasizes a high degree of a quality or feeling: “very” or “especially.” For example, 特别甜 (tèbié tián) means “very sweet.” In this position it intensifies a quality; its meaning “special, unusual” depends on a different structure and context.
Examples
这个西瓜特别甜。
Zhège xīguā tèbié tián.
This watermelon is very sweet.
我特别喜欢这个城市。
Wǒ tèbié xǐhuan zhège chéngshì.
I really like this city.
Examples
这个西瓜特别甜。
Zhège xīguā tèbié tián.
This watermelon is very sweet.
我特别喜欢这个城市。
Wǒ tèbié xǐhuan zhège chéngshì.
I really like this city.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “especially, very” in Chinese with 特别?
Use the structure: Subj. + 特别 (tèbié) + Adj./Verb. For example: 这个西瓜特别甜。 — “This watermelon is very sweet”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
这个西瓜特别甜。 — “This watermelon is very sweet”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 3.
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