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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.

Example

這是一個特別的機會。

This is a special opportunity.

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