HSK 4

特别

tèbié

very much

Structure

Subject + 特别 + Adjective / Psychological Verb

How it works

In HSK 4, '特别' (tèbié) is commonly used as an adverb of degree meaning 'especially' or 'particularly.' It is used before adjectives or psychological verbs to emphasize a high degree, similar to '非常' (fēicháng) but with a stronger sense of being unusual or distinct.

Examples

这里的景色特别漂亮。

Zhèlǐ de jǐngsè tèbié piàoliang.

The scenery here is especially beautiful.

我特别喜欢听中国音乐。

Wǒ tèbié xǐhuān tīng Zhōngguó yīnyuè.

I particularly like listening to Chinese music.

今天的考试特别难。

Jīntiān de kǎoshì tèbié nán.

Today's exam was especially difficult.

Common mistakes

Do not use '很' (hěn) and '特别' (tèbié) together before the same adjective; they are both degree adverbs and only one is needed.

Tip

Remember that '特别' can also be used as an adjective meaning 'special' or 'unique' (e.g., 这个礼物很特别), but when it's followed by another adjective, it always acts as the adverb 'especially'.

More HSK 4 grammar

不仅 S1……，S2 也……V 完从来不 V 刚 + V + DURATION 即使……也……(在) N 上正好 V 得正好

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