How to Say ‘Special’ in Traditional Chinese
特別
tè bié
[tè bié]
💬 Usage Tip: [特別] by itself often means "special," but before [的] it can describe a noun: [特別的要求], [特別的飲食需求]. This [A + 的 + noun] pattern is very common.
Phrase Breakdown
特別
tè bié
[tè bié]
special
Used to describe something that is different from the usual.
這是一個特別的機會。
This is a special opportunity.
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