How to Say ‘Special’ in Traditional Chinese
特別的
💬 Usage Tip: Describes something unique or exceptional.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Can refer to personalized or customized requests.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
特別
[tè bié]
special
Used to describe something unique or out of the ordinary.
這是一個特別的場合，我們想要特別的裝飾。
This is a special occasion, and we want special decorations.
的
[de]
of; 's
A particle used to indicate possession or modification.
這是特別的裝飾。
This is a special decoration.
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