特意

tèyì

adverb HSK 6 #7,321

Meanings

With special intention — doing something deliberately and thoughtfully.

Wǒ tè yì gěi nǐ dài le lǐwù.

I specially brought you a gift.

Tā tè yì zǎo qǐ qù mǎi zǎocān.

He deliberately got up early to buy breakfast.

Lǎoshī tè yì biǎoyáng le tā.

The teacher specially praised her.

Nǐ bùyòng tè yì lái jiē wǒ.

You don't need to come pick me up specially.

usage

特意 emphasizes deliberate intention behind an action. It often conveys thoughtfulness or care: 'I went out of my way to do this for you.'

特 tè

意 yì