特殊 tèshū special
special; particular; unusual; extraordinary
How to remember 特殊: 特 special + 殊 different = special.
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How it is used
- Special/particular/unusual - 特殊情况 (tèshū qíngkuàng) a special/exceptional case, 特殊要求 special requirements.
- 特殊 = out of the ordinary/exceptional; contrast 普通 (pǔtōng, ordinary) and 一般 (yìbān, general).
- 特殊 stresses being an exception to the norm; 特别 (tèbié) as an adverb means 'especially.'
- 特殊对待 (tèshū duìdài) = to give special treatment.
Example sentences
- 你会需要一个特殊的工具来做这件事。 Nǐ huì xūyào yígè tèshū de gōngjù lái zuò zhèjiàn shì.You'll need a special tool to do it.