特别

• 拼音: tè bié
• 汉字拆解: 特 = 牜 (ox radical) + 寺 (temple, phonetic); 别 = 另 (other) + 刂 (knife radical)

含义

Special; especially; particularly. Used to describe something outstanding or to emphasize degree.

Works as both an adjective meaning 'special/unique' and an adverb meaning 'especially/particularly.' As an adverb, it strengthens adjectives and verbs, similar to 很 but with more emphasis. Extremely common in both spoken and written Chinese at all levels.

例句

1. 今天的天气特别好。
2. 这个地方很特别，我很喜欢。
3. 她特别喜欢吃水果。

用法指南

语境: emphasis, description, everyday

语气: emphatic

正确说法

• 这道菜特别好吃。(This dish is especially delicious.)
• 今天有什么特别的事吗？(Is there anything special today?)

错误说法

• 他很特别地高兴。(Don't add 地 after 特别 when it modifies adjectives — say 他特别高兴, not 他特别地高兴.)

起源与历史

Compound of 特 (special/unique) + 别 (separate/different). Both characters carry a sense of distinction, reinforcing the meaning of 'out of the ordinary.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal