尤其

• 拼音: yóu qí
• 汉字拆解: 尤 = pictograph suggesting emphasis; 其 = a basket, now used as a pronoun/particle

含义

Especially; particularly. Used to single out something as more notable or important than others.

Functions as an adverb to emphasize a particular item from a group. Often paired with 是 as 尤其是 for even stronger emphasis. Similar to 特别 but more formal in register. Common in both written and spoken language.

例句

1. 我喜欢水果，尤其是草莓。
2. 这个地区的气候很好，尤其适合老年人居住。
3. 他各科成绩都不错，尤其是数学特别出色。

用法指南

语境: emphasis, comparison, everyday

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 我喜欢运动，尤其是游泳。(I like sports, especially swimming.)
• 这里的风景很美，尤其是春天。(The scenery here is beautiful, especially in spring.)

错误说法

• 尤其我喜欢游泳 (Word order error — 尤其 should come after the general statement, before the specific item)

起源与历史

Classical compound of 尤 (especially, fault) and 其 (that, its). 尤 originally meant 'fault' but evolved to mean 'outstanding' and then 'especially.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal