Definition
特例 is a special case — an instance that stands apart from the typical pattern or norm. It differs from 例外 (lìwài), which is an exception that specifically breaks a rule or expectation. It also contrasts with 个案 (gè'àn), which is a single case analyzed individually in formal contexts such as law or research.
noun
special caseisolated example
Examples
- 特例，。Zhège shìjiàn shì gè tè lì, bù néng dàibiǎo zhěnggè hángyè.This incident is a special case and cannot represent the entire industry.
- ，特例。Zài yánjiū guòchéng zhōng, wǒmen fāxiàn le jǐ gè tè lì.During the research process, we discovered several special cases.
- 特例，。Zuòwéi tè lì, zhège bìngrén xūyào dāndú chǔlǐ.As a special case, this patient needs to be handled separately.
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