HSK 2 · Qualities
特别
tè bié
special; especially
Stroke order of 特别
2 characters, 17 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.
特 · 10 strokes别 · 7 strokes
Memory trick
A special bull '牛' at the temple '寺' is set apart by a knife '刂'.
Parts: 特 special (牛 ox + 寺 temple) + 别 separate (另 + 刂 knife)
The characters in 特别
- 别 bié — don't (7 strokes)
Example sentence
这里的菜特别好吃。
The food here is especially delicious.