Definition
As an adverb, 分外 (fèn wài) means 'exceptionally, especially' and is more formal and literary than the common 特别 (tè bié). It emphasizes that something goes beyond the usual degree. 分外 also has a separate adjective sense meaning 'beyond one's duty' (e.g., 分外工作 'extra work').
adverb
exceptionallyespecially
adjective
beyond one's dutynot one's responsibility
Examples
- 分外。Jīntiān de biǎoyǎn fèn wài jīngcǎi.Today's performance was exceptionally brilliant.
- 分外。Tā duì zhè cì bǐsài fèn wài zhòngshì.He attaches exceptional importance to this competition.
- 分外，。Zhège rènwu shǔyú fèn wài gōngzuò, bù zài tā de zhízé fànwéi nèi.This task is extra work that falls outside his responsibilities.
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