特意 tèyì specially
specially; intentionally
How to remember 特意: 特 special + 意 idea = specially.
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- Specially/intentionally, for a particular purpose - 特意为你做的 (tèyì wèi nǐ zuò de) made especially for you, 特意提醒 (tèyì tíxǐng) remind on purpose.
- Stresses doing something deliberately with a specific intent/for someone.
- Near-synonym of 特地 (tèdì); 特意 emphasizes the intention, 特地 slightly more the going-out-of-one's-way. Both positive/neutral.