尤其
HSK 6- Emphasis
Structure (结构 jiégòu)
Meaning (意思 yìsi)
The adverb 尤其 is used to emphasize a particular object or situation that stands out within an already-mentioned scope.
Explanation (解释 jiěshì)
尤其 (yóuqí) is an adverb meaning "especially" or "in particular." It is used to highlight a specific case within a broader context or group that has already been mentioned.
Think of it as speaking about a general topic, then using 尤其 to single out a standout point or the most representative example within that topic. It helps make your statement more focused and concrete.
Examples (例句 lìjù)(5)
- 我喜欢运动，尤其喜欢踢足球。繁: 我喜歡運動，尤其喜歡踢足球。Wǒ xǐhuān yùndòng, yóuqí xǐhuān tī zúqiú.
I like sports, especially playing football.
- 今天天气很冷，尤其是早上。繁: 今天天氣很冷，尤其是早上。Jīntiān tiānqì hěn lěng, yóuqí shì zǎoshang.
Today's weather is very cold, especially in the morning.
- 这里的菜都好吃，尤其那道鱼。繁: 這裡的菜都好吃，尤其那道魚。Zhèlǐ de cài dōu hǎochī, yóuqí nà dào yú.
The food here is all delicious, especially that fish dish.
- 他中文说得很好，尤其发音很准。繁: 他中文說得很好，尤其發音很準。Tā Zhōngwén shuō de hěn hǎo, yóuqí fāyīn hěn zhǔn.
He speaks Chinese very well, especially with accurate pronunciation.
- 大家都累了，尤其是我。Dàjiā dōu lèi le, yóuqí shì wǒ.
Everyone is tired, especially me.
Common mistakes
- Wrong:尤其我喜欢你。Correct:我们班的同学我都很喜欢，尤其喜欢你。
尤其 requires a common scope in front to provide context for emphasis; it cannot be used alone at the beginning of a sentence.
- Wrong:这件衣服很尤其。Correct:这件衣服很特别。
尤其 is an adverb and cannot function as a predicate to describe. Use the adjective 特别 to express "special."