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    Expressing 'special' with 特别 (tèbié)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    特别 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    特别 (tèbié) means 'special' or 'especially' and is used as an adjective to describe something out of the ordinary. It is placed before the noun it modifies, often linked by 的. For instance, 一个特别的日子 means 'a special day.'

    Examples

    • 这家店的咖啡特别好喝。

      zhè jiā diàn de kāfēi tèbié hǎohē.

      The coffee at this shop is especially good.

    • 她送了我一份特别的礼物。

      tā sòngle wǒ yī fèn tèbié de lǐwù.

      She gave me a special gift.

    • 今天的晚霞特别漂亮。

      jīntiān de wǎnxiá tèbié piàoliang.

      Today's sunset glow is especially beautiful.

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