AdverbsHSK 3

Using 特别 as "especially" or "particularly"

特别 is an adverb meaning "especially" or "particularly," used before a verb or adjective to single something out from the rest.

As an adjective, 特别 means "special" or "unusual" and can modify nouns or follow the verb 是 to describe something.

Structure

特别 + Verb / Adjective

Use 特别 before a verb or adjective to mean "especially" or "particularly."

是 + 特别的 + Noun

Use 特别 as an adjective meaning "special" to describe a noun.

我特别喜欢喝咖啡。
Wǒ tè bié xǐ huan hē kā fēi.
I especially like drinking coffee.
今天的天气特别好。
Jīn tiān de tiān qì tè bié hǎo.
Today's weather is especially nice.
他特别喜欢学中文。
Tā tè bié xǐ huan xué zhōng wén.
He particularly enjoys studying Chinese.
这是我给你准备的特别的礼物。
Zhè shì wǒ gěi nǐ zhǔn bèi de tè bié de lǐ wù.
This is a special gift I prepared for you.
这道菜特别好吃,你一定要尝尝。
Zhè dào cài tè bié hǎo chī, nǐ yí dìng yào cháng cháng.
This dish is especially delicious, you have to try it.