How to Say ‘Especially many; a lot’ in Simplified Chinese
特别多
tè bié duō
[tuh-byeh dwaw]
💬 Usage Tip: [特别] before an adjective often means "especially" or "really," so [特别多] means "especially many" or just "a lot." You can swap in other adjectives too, like [特别安静] or [特别好喝].
Phrase Breakdown
特别
tè bié
[tuh-byeh]
especially; particularly; very
Adds emphasis, often meaning especially or really.
今晚人特别多，吧台旁边都没位置了。
There are especially many people tonight; there’s no space left by the bar.
多
duō
[dwaw]
many; much; a lot
Used to describe a large amount or number.
今晚客人特别多，难怪这么热闹。
There are a lot of customers tonight; no wonder it’s so lively.
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