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especially

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ge2wai4 • géwài

Meaning


Primary

especially

Alternatives

particularly, exceptionally, unusually

Mnemonic


格外 Especially describes something that stands 外 outside the usual 格 pattern, making it stand out.

Usage


今天 的 天空 格外 藍。

The sky is especially blue today.

下雨 天 開車 要 格外 小心。

You need to be especially careful when driving on rainy days.

收到 你 的 信, 我 格外 開心。

I was especially happy to receive your letter.

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