尤其
yóuqí
Especially, particularly
尤其 (yóu qí) — especially
尤其 (yóuqí) + (是 (shì)) + Highlighted item
HSK 43.0
Pattern diagram
尤其是Noun
pale — also possible
Rule structure
尤其 (yóuqí) singles out one case among others: “especially.” It is often followed by 是 (shì) when naming a person, thing or activity. In the example, the speaker likes sports in general and swimming especially.
Rule structure
尤其 (yóuqí) singles out one case among others: “especially.” It is often followed by 是 (shì) when naming a person, thing or activity. In the example, the speaker likes sports in general and swimming especially.
Examples
我喜欢运动，尤其是游泳。
Wǒ xǐhuan yùndòng, yóuqí shì yóuyǒng.
I like sports, especially swimming.
这里冬天很冷，晚上尤其冷。
Zhèlǐ dōngtiān hěn lěng, wǎnshang yóuqí lěng.
It is very cold here in winter, especially in the evenings.
Examples
我喜欢运动，尤其是游泳。
Wǒ xǐhuan yùndòng, yóuqí shì yóuyǒng.
I like sports, especially swimming.
这里冬天很冷，晚上尤其冷。
Zhèlǐ dōngtiān hěn lěng, wǎnshang yóuqí lěng.
It is very cold here in winter, especially in the evenings.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “especially” in Chinese with 尤其?
Use the structure: 尤其 (yóuqí) + (是 (shì)) + Highlighted item. For example: 我喜欢运动，尤其是游泳。 — “I like sports, especially swimming”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我喜欢运动，尤其是游泳。 — “I like sports, especially swimming”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 4.
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