特别 tèbié
especially / special
特别 (tèbié) means "especially / special" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 特别
特别是
tèbié shì
especially is...
四川菜
Sìchuān cài
Sichuan food
麻婆豆腐
mápó dòufu
Mapo Tofu
运动
yùndòng
sports
项链
xiàngliàn
necklace
冬天
dōngtiān
winter
清楚
qīngchǔ
clear
Frequently asked questions
What does 特别 (tèbié) mean in Chinese?
特别 (tèbié) means "especially / special" in Chinese. 特别 (tèbié) means "especially / special" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 特别 in a sentence?
Use 特别 (tèbié) the way you would use "especially / special" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 特别?
Common words that pair with 特别 include 特别是. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 特别 (tèbié) and 非常 (fēicháng)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 特别 means "especially / special"; 非常 means "very / extremely". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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