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    Expressing especially or particularly with 特 (tè)

    Degree & Intensity
    Emphasis

    Structure

    特 + Adjective/Verb

    Explanation

    特 (tè) means "especially," "particularly," or "specially" and is used to single something out for emphasis. As a bound morpheme, it commonly appears in compounds like 特别 (especially) and 特殊 (special). On its own, it can serve as an adverbial intensifier in informal or abbreviated contexts.

    Examples

    • 今天的天气特好，我们去公园走走吧。

      Jīntiān de tiānqì tè hǎo, wǒmen qù gōngyuán zǒuzou ba.

      The weather is really great today; let's go for a walk in the park.

    • 她做的蛋糕特好吃，每次都不够分。

      Tā zuò de dàngāo tè hǎochī, měi cì dōu bù gòu fēn.

      The cake she makes is especially delicious; there's never enough to go around.

    • 这件事特重要，你一定要认真对待。

      Zhè jiàn shì tè zhòngyào, nǐ yīdìng yào rènzhēn duìdài.

      This matter is especially important; you must take it seriously.

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