特殊

tèshū
adjective HSK 5 #1,666

Meanings

  1. 1 special; particular
  2. 2 unusual; extraordinary

Examples

HSK 4
Zhè shì yígè tèshū de rìzi.
This is a special day.
HSK 4
Tèshū qíngkuàng xià kěyǐ qǐngjià.
You can take leave under special circumstances.
HSK 6
Tā yǒu tèshū de cáinéng.
He has a special talent.

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

shū