格外

格外 géwài

Especially

What 格外 means

  1. Especially

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Character by character

格外 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

格
gé
Standard
外
wài
Outside (foreign - external)

How to write 格外

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格外 in a sentence

今天他格外高兴。
Jīntiān tā géwài gāoxìng.
He is especially happy today.
雨后的空气格外新鲜。
Yǔ hòu de kōngqì géwài xīnxiān.
The air after rain is especially fresh.

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Questions about 格外

What does 格外 mean in English?

格外 is pronounced géwài and means Especially.

How do you pronounce 格外?

格外 is géwài in pinyin — written gewai without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 格外?

格外 is written with 2 characters: 格 (gé) Standard, 外 (wài) Outside (foreign - external). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 格外 an HSK word?

Yes — 格外 is on the official HSK 5 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 5 page.

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