特

tè
#173 most
frequent character
particular, special, exceptional
adjective
adverb

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

特 has 牜 cow as its meaning part and 寺 chí as a sound part, though the sound link is not clear today. It first meant 'bull'. The meaning grew to 'male animal', 'sacrificial animal', and later 'special' and 'lone'.

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Example Sentences

这道菜特别好吃。
zhè dào cài tèbié hǎochī 。
This dish is especially delicious.
他有一个特别的才能。
tāyǒu yígè tèbié de cáinéng 。
He has a special talent.
这个地方非常特别。
zhègè dìfāng fēicháng tèbié 。
This place is very unique.

Words with similar meanings

特别的tèbiéde
special
More common and slightly more formal than '特'.
非常fēicháng
very
Indicates a higher degree of intensity compared to '特'.

Words Starting With 特

特别tè bié
especially; special; particular; unusual
特点tè diǎn
characteristic (feature); trait; feature
特征tè zhēng
characteristic; diagnostic property; distinctive feature; trait
特意tè yì
specially; intentionally
特殊tè shū
special; particular; unusual; extraordinary

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