especially; exceptionally (adv.)
HSK 5
Traditional
格外 (unaltered)
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Examples
今天格外热，让人感觉很不舒服。 jīntiān géwài rè, ràng rén gǎnjué hěn bù shūfu. - Today is unusually hot, making people feel uncomfortable.
这道菜格外美味，我特别喜欢。 zhè dào cài géwài měiwèi, wǒ tèbié xǐhuān. - This dish is particularly delicious, I especially like it.
她格外关心她的学生，总是尽力帮助他们。 tā géwài guānxīn tā de xuéshēng, zǒngshì jìnlì bāngzhù tāmen. - She cares deeply about her students, always trying her best to help them.
这个地方的风景格外迷人，吸引了很多游客。 zhège dìfang de fēngjǐng géwài mírén, xīyǐnle hěnduō yóukè. - The scenery of this place is exceptionally charming, attracting many tourists.
她的笑容格外温暖，让人感到安心。 tā de xiàoróng géwài wēnnuǎn, ràng rén gǎndào ānxīn. - Her smile is particularly warm, making people feel at ease.
Characters
外 wài - outside | HSK 2
格 gé - square, check (formed by crossed lines); (linguistics) case |