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特别

tèbié

1. adjective special; unusual

   这份礼物对我来说很特别。

   Zhè fèn lǐwù duì wǒ lái shuō hěn tèbié.

   This gift is very special to me.

2. adverb especially; very (colloquial)

   这里的冬天特别冷。

   Zhèlǐ de dōngtiān tèbié lěng.

   Winters here are especially cold.

3. adverb especially; in particular

   我爱吃水果，特别是芒果。

   Wǒ ài chī shuǐguǒ, tèbié shì mángguǒ.

   I love fruit, especially mangoes.

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