特殊

tèshū

adjective HSK 4 #1,666

Meanings

1 special; particular
2 unusual; extraordinary

Characters

special; particular

different; special; outstanding

Examples

这是一个特殊的日子。

Zhè shì yí gè tèshū de rìzi.

This is a special day.

他有特殊的才能。

Tā yǒu tèshū de cáinéng.

He has a special talent.

特殊情况下可以请假。

Tèshū qíngkuàng xià kěyǐ qǐngjià.

You can take leave under special circumstances.

Tips

usage

特殊 implies something is different from the norm and requires different treatment. Compare: 特别 (tèbié) means 'especially/very' and is more casual; 特殊 is more formal and often used in official contexts.

Stroke Order

特 tè

殊 shū