特别
tè bié
HSK 3traditional 特別

How to write 特别 (tè bié) in Chinese

特别 (pinyin: tè bié, written "te bie" or "tebie") means unusual; special. Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 特别.

Meaning

  • unusual; special
  • very; especially; particularly
  • expressly; for a specific purpose
  • (often followed by 是[shi4]) in particular

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Examples

阿姨,今天的西红柿特别好,刚到的,要不要?
ā yí, jīn tiān de xī hóng shì tè bié hǎo, gāng dào de, yào bu yào?
Auntie, today's tomatoes are especially good, just came in. Want some?
对啊,唐朝的艺术特别自信。你看它的脖子和腿。
duì a, táng cháo de yì shù tè bié zì xìn. nǐ kàn tā de bó zi hé tuǐ.
Yeah, Tang art has a particular confidence. Look at its neck and legs.

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