You can use 特意 when you do something for a specific reason or purpose.
Think of it like saying 'especially' or 'deliberately' in English.
For example, if you bake a cake just for your friend's birthday, you could say you 特意 baked it for them.
It emphasizes that your action wasn't by chance, but done with a particular intention.
Guide de prononciation
- Don't confuse it with other similar-sounding words.
Exemples par niveau
我特意为你做了这个蛋糕。
I specially made this cake for you.
他特意来我家看我。
He specially came to my house to see me.
老师特意强调了这个知识点。
The teacher specially emphasized this knowledge point.
我特意穿了新衣服。
I specially wore new clothes.
她特意准备了礼物送给我。
She specially prepared a gift for me.
我们特意选了这家餐厅。
We specially chose this restaurant.
他特意请假陪我去医院。
He specially took leave to accompany me to the hospital.
我特意早起学习中文。
I specially woke up early to study Chinese.
我特意为你准备了生日礼物。
I specially prepared a birthday gift for you.
特意 + verb phrase. This structure emphasizes the specific intention behind an action.
他特意绕道去看了老朋友。
He purposely took a detour to visit an old friend.
特意 + verb phrase. Indicates a deliberate action taken for a particular reason.
我们特意选在周末去公园野餐。
We specifically chose to go picnicking in the park on the weekend.
特意 + verb phrase. Shows a specific choice or arrangement.
老师特意强调了这个知识点。
The teacher specifically emphasized this knowledge point.
特意 + verb phrase. Used to highlight an action done with a specific focus.
她特意穿上漂亮的衣服去参加派对。
She deliberately wore beautiful clothes to attend the party.
特意 + verb phrase. Implies a conscious effort or intention.
他特意学了一首歌想在婚礼上唱。
He specifically learned a song to sing at the wedding.
特意 + verb phrase. Indicates an action undertaken with a particular goal.
妈妈特意做了你爱吃的菜。
Mom specially made your favorite dishes.
特意 + verb phrase. Shows a thoughtful or considerate action.
我特意留了一张票给你。
I specially saved a ticket for you.
特意 + verb phrase. Used to express an action done with someone else in mind.
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
Expressing that someone made an effort for you.
- 你特意为我做饭吗？ (You specially cooked for me?)
- 他特意来送我。 (He specially came to see me off.)
- 谢谢你特意过来。 (Thank you for specially coming over.)
Explaining the reason for doing something.
- 我特意为你准备了这个。 (I specially prepared this for you.)
- 她特意去买了礼物。 (She specially went to buy a gift.)
- 我特意早起， чтобы赶上火车。 (I specially woke up early to catch the train.)
When something is done with a particular intention.
- 他特意强调了这一点。 (He specially emphasized this point.)
- 我特意打电话确认。 (I specially called to confirm.)
- 这件衣服是特意设计的。 (This piece of clothing was specially designed.)
Describing something made or prepared for a specific occasion or person.
- 这是我特意为你做的蛋糕。 (This is the cake I specially made for you.)
- 这些花是特意为婚礼准备的。 (These flowers were specially prepared for the wedding.)
- 我们特意挑选了这家餐厅。 (We specially chose this restaurant.)
To show that something is not accidental.
- 他不是不小心，他是特意做的。 (He didn't do it by accident; he did it specially.)
- 我特意避开了高峰期。 (I specially avoided rush hour.)
- 她特意没有告诉我。 (She specially didn't tell me.)
Amorces de conversation
"你有没有特意为某人做过什么事？"
"你觉得什么时候会特意去某个地方？"
"如果有人特意为你做了什么，你会怎么表达感谢？"
"你有没有因为什么重要的事情特意早起或晚睡？"
"你认为在什么情况下，人们会特意不说真话？"
Sujets d'écriture
描述一次你特意为朋友准备惊喜的经历。
写一篇关于你特意学习某个新技能的日记。
回想一个你特意避免的场合或人物，并解释原因。
如果可以特意为自己安排一天，你会怎么做？
描述一次你特意为自己做了一个重要决定的过程。
Teste-toi 30 questions
Write a short sentence saying you specially prepared a meal for a friend.
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我特意为朋友准备了一顿饭。
Write a short sentence saying someone specially came to see you.
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他特意来看我。
Write a short sentence saying you specially bought a gift for your mother.
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我特意为妈妈买了一个礼物。
小明为什么早起？
Read this passage:
小明特意早起，为妈妈准备了早餐。他想让妈妈高兴。
小明为什么早起？
文章中说“他想让妈妈高兴”，所以小明早起是为了让妈妈高兴。
文章中说“他想让妈妈高兴”，所以小明早起是为了让妈妈高兴。
老师为什么用中文说“你好”？
Read this passage:
老师特意用中文说“你好”，因为她知道我们正在学习中文。她对我们很好。
老师为什么用中文说“你好”？
文章中说“因为她知道我们正在学习中文”，所以老师用中文说“你好”是为了配合我们的学习。
文章中说“因为她知道我们正在学习中文”，所以老师用中文说“你好”是为了配合我们的学习。
我为什么穿红色的衣服？
Read this passage:
我特意穿了这件红色的衣服，因为今天有重要的会议。我想看起来更精神。
我为什么穿红色的衣服？
文章中说“因为今天有重要的会议”，所以穿红色衣服是为了会议。
文章中说“因为今天有重要的会议”，所以穿红色衣服是为了会议。
The correct order is 'Subject + 特意 + Verb Phrase'.
The adverb '特意' usually comes before the verb.
The order is 'Subject + 特意 + Verb + Object'.
You want to invite a friend for coffee to discuss something important. Write a sentence telling them you specifically chose them for this conversation.
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Sample answer
我特意请你喝咖啡，想跟你聊聊。
Describe a situation where someone made a special trip or effort for you. Use '特意' in your sentence.
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她特意为我做了一个蛋糕。
You are preparing a gift for a friend. Write a sentence saying you specially prepared it for them.
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我特意给你准备了这个礼物。
为什么妈妈给“我”买了苹果？ (Why did Mom buy apples for 'me'?)
Read this passage:
妈妈知道我喜欢吃苹果，所以特意给我买了很多。她还特意做了我最喜欢的菜。我觉得妈妈对我真好。
为什么妈妈给“我”买了苹果？ (Why did Mom buy apples for 'me'?)
文章中说“妈妈知道我喜欢吃苹果，所以特意给我买了很多”。 (The passage says, 'Mom knew I liked to eat apples, so she specially bought many for me.')
文章中说“妈妈知道我喜欢吃苹果，所以特意给我买了很多”。 (The passage says, 'Mom knew I liked to eat apples, so she specially bought many for me.')
小明为什么去商店买书？ (Why did Xiao Ming go to the store to buy a book?)
Read this passage:
小明特意去商店买了一本书，想送给他的老师作为生日礼物。老师收到礼物后非常开心。
小明为什么去商店买书？ (Why did Xiao Ming go to the store to buy a book?)
文章中说“小明特意去商店买了一本书，想送给他的老师作为生日礼物”。 (The passage says, 'Xiao Ming specially went to the store to buy a book, wanting to give it to his teacher as a birthday gift.')
文章中说“小明特意去商店买了一本书，想送给他的老师作为生日礼物”。 (The passage says, 'Xiao Ming specially went to the store to buy a book, wanting to give it to his teacher as a birthday gift.')
“我”为什么要特意早起？ (Why did 'I' specially wake up early?)
Read this passage:
我特意早起，就是为了赶上第一班地铁。这样我就不会迟到。
“我”为什么要特意早起？ (Why did 'I' specially wake up early?)
文章中说“我特意早起，就是为了赶上第一班地铁”。 (The passage says, 'I specially woke up early, precisely to catch the first subway train.')
文章中说“我特意早起，就是为了赶上第一班地铁”。 (The passage says, 'I specially woke up early, precisely to catch the first subway train.')
她特意为我买了一件礼物。
特意 (tèyì) means 'specially' or 'deliberately for a purpose'.
我们特意早起去看日出。
特意 (tèyì) indicates an action done with a specific intention or purpose.
他特意绕远路送我回家。
特意 (tèyì) emphasizes that the action was done with a special purpose, in this case, to ensure my safe return.
“我特意没告诉你。” means 'I accidentally didn't tell you.'
“我特意没告诉你” means 'I intentionally didn't tell you.' or 'I specifically chose not to tell you.'
如果一个人“特意”做某事，这意味着他是出于偶然。
“特意” (tèyì) implies that an action is done with a specific intention or purpose, not by chance or accidentally.
“特意” can be used when someone does something to show care or consideration.
Yes, “特意” is often used in contexts where someone goes out of their way to do something considerate or thoughtful for another person.
Imagine you're planning a surprise birthday party for a friend. Describe three things you would '特意' (specially) do to make it memorable. Write your answer in Chinese.
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Sample answer
为了给我的朋友一个难忘的生日派对，我会特意邀请他最喜欢的一些老朋友，特意准备他最喜欢吃的菜肴，还会特意装饰派对场地，让他感到特别和惊喜。
You are organizing a charity event. Write a short paragraph in Chinese explaining what you will '特意' (specially) arrange to ensure its success and attract more participants.
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为了确保这次慈善活动的成功并吸引更多参与者，我们会特意邀请一位知名人士作为活动大使，特意设计有趣的互动环节，还会特意准备一些特别的奖品来鼓励大家参与。
You are going on a trip to a foreign country. Describe in Chinese three items you would '特意' (specially) pack and why they are important for your trip.
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这次去外国旅行，我会特意带上我的翻译机，因为语言不通可能会很麻烦。我还会特意准备一件防雨外套，以防遇到突然的下雨天。最后，我还会特意带上一些当地的特色小礼物，可以送给新认识的朋友。
小明为什么特意花时间制作项链？
Read this passage:
小明知道妈妈喜欢手工制作的礼物，所以他特意花了一个月的时间，亲手为妈妈制作了一条独一无二的项链。他希望这条项链能让妈妈感到他的心意和爱。妈妈收到礼物后非常感动，说这是她收到的最好的礼物。
小明为什么特意花时间制作项链？
文章中提到小明“希望这条项链能让妈妈感到他的心意和爱”，这表明他特意制作礼物是为了表达情感。
文章中提到小明“希望这条项链能让妈妈感到他的心意和爱”，这表明他特意制作礼物是为了表达情感。
公司特意举办晚会的目的是什么？
Read this passage:
公司为了庆祝成立十周年，特意举办了一场大型晚会，邀请了所有员工及其家属参加。晚会上不仅有精彩的文艺表演，还准备了丰盛的晚餐和抽奖活动。大家都玩得很开心，对公司的用心表示赞赏。
公司特意举办晚会的目的是什么？
文章开头明确指出“公司为了庆祝成立十周年，特意举办了一场大型晚会”。
文章开头明确指出“公司为了庆祝成立十周年，特意举办了一场大型晚会”。
李老师特意辅导学生的原因是什么？
Read this passage:
李老师发现班上有一位同学在学习上遇到了困难，于是他特意在课后留下来，为这位同学进行了一对一的辅导。经过几次辅导，这位同学的学习成绩有了显著提高，李老师也感到非常欣慰。
李老师特意辅导学生的原因是什么？
文章中提到“李老师发现班上有一位同学在学习上遇到了困难，于是他特意在课后留下来，为这位同学进行了一对一的辅导”。
文章中提到“李老师发现班上有一位同学在学习上遇到了困难，于是他特意在课后留下来，为这位同学进行了一对一的辅导”。
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