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Expressing 'especially' with 尤其 (yóuqí)
Degree & Intensity
Emphasis
Structure
Clause，尤其 + 是 + Focus
Explanation
The adverb 尤其 (yóuqí) means 'especially' or 'particularly.' It is used to single out one item from a group for emphasis. For example, 我喜欢水果，尤其是草莓 means 'I like fruit, especially strawberries.'
Examples
他什么运动都喜欢，尤其是游泳。
Tā shénme yùndòng dōu xǐhuān, yóuqí shì yóuyǒng.
He likes all sports, especially swimming.
北京的秋天很美，尤其是香山的红叶。
Běijīng de qiūtiān hěn měi, yóuqí shì Xiāngshān de hóngyè.
Autumn in Beijing is beautiful, especially the red leaves of Fragrant Hills.
这次考试很难，尤其是最后一道题。
Zhè cì kǎoshì hěn nán, yóuqí shì zuìhòu yī dào tí.
This exam was very difficult, especially the last question.