尤其

yóu qí

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adverb Common

Definitions

1. especially; particularly

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Word relationships

Synonyms

2 items

特别

tè bié

unusual; special

when emphasizing one aspect among others

格外

gé wài

especially

especially, often with adjectives

Usage notes

Collocations

尤其 is often followed by 是 to introduce a specific example: 尤其是...

Grammar

Guides that feature 尤其

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HSK 2.0 Level 5+ HSK 3.0 Level 7–9+ 6 min

话题延伸 and 话题转换 for Building On and Changing the Topic

Learn how Chinese speakers and writers build on the current topic, and how they move smoothly to a new one with 至于, 对了 and 另外.

Reading: yóu qí Open guide

HSK 2.0 Level 4+ HSK 3.0 Level 4+ 7 min

Degree Adverbs 十分, 更加, 稍微, 尤其 and 多么

Say “very” with 十分, “even more” with 更加, “slightly” with 稍 and 稍微, “especially” with 尤其, and make exclamations with 多么.

Reading: yóu qí Open guide

Example Sentences

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他喜欢音乐，尤其是古典音乐。

He likes music, especially classical music.

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Words Containing 尤其

尤其是

yóu qí shì