特别 (tèbié) — how to say "especially" in Chinese

特别

Especially

Character composition

special

separate

Radicals / Keys

Cow

#93 · niú · 4 strokes

Knife

#18 · dāo · 2 strokes

Examples

这家店的面包特别好吃,我每次来都想再买一点。

The bread in this store is especially delicious, every time I come I want to buy more.

今天我特别累。

Today I'm especially tired.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 特别 (tèbié) — especially

[tèbié-] Teddy the Bear found a 特别 special map 🐻! It led him to a secret garden just for bears, marked with the Chinese character 特别. Inside, he discovered that each flower had a separate glow, shining with a magical aura, especially just for him!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "especially" in Chinese?

"especially" in Chinese is 特别 (tèbié).

What does 特别 mean in English?

特别 (tèbié) means "Especially".

How is 特别 pronounced?

It is pronounced tèbié (written as tebie). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "especially" in Chinese characters?

It is written 特别.

What HSK level is 特别?

特别 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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