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格外 (gé wài): especially, particularly

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
especially, particularly
Characters
2
Part of speech
adverb
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • especially
  • particularly
  • even more than usual
  • extra
  • additional

Chinese explanation

  • 表示程度比一般情况更高，相当于特别、非常。常用来修饰形容词或心理动词，强调某种性质或状态超出平常。例如格外高兴、格外认真、格外美丽。多用于书面语和正式表达。

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Character breakdown

square

HSK 1

outside

Example sentences

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The weather is especially nice today; let's go for a walk in the park.

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The dishes she makes are especially fragrant; everyone praises them endlessly.

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This piece of clothing is especially expensive; I can't afford it.

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Before the exam, he was especially nervous and couldn't sleep at night.

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The service at this restaurant is especially attentive, making people feel very comfortable.

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