特意

tèyì

adverb HSK 6 #7,321

Meanings

With special intention — doing something deliberately and thoughtfully.

我特意给你带了礼物。

Wǒ tèyì gěi nǐ dài le lǐwù.

I specially brought you a gift.

他特意早起去买早餐。

Tā tèyì zǎoqǐ qù mǎi zǎocān.

He deliberately got up early to buy breakfast.

老师特意表扬了她。

Lǎoshī tèyì biǎoyáng le tā.

The teacher specially praised her.

你不用特意来接我。

Nǐ bùyòng tèyì 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