Definition
特地 (tè dì) is an adverb meaning 'specially, for a specific purpose', emphasising deliberate intention or effort (often involving a trip). It is very close to 特意 (tè yì), though 特地 slightly foregrounds the purpose itself. It differs from 专门 (zhuān mén), which can also mean 'exclusively/professionally', and from 专程 (zhuān chéng), which specifically implies travelling for the purpose.
adverb
speciallyfor a specific purpose
Examples
- 特地。Tā tè dì lái wǒ jiā bāngmáng.He came to my house specially to help.
- 特地。Wǒ tè dì gěi nǐ mǎi le zhè běn shū.I specially bought this book for you.
- 特地。Tā tè dì chuān le yī shēn xīn yīfu.She specially wore a new outfit.
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