特
special; especially; specially; spy
Meanings
7 senses · 35 examplesadjective
special; extraordinary; out of the ordinary
Used to describe something distinct from the norm or possessing unique qualities.
The color of this flower is very peculiar.
He has made special contributions to this field.
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This is a special class ticket.
Do not seek privileges.
His experience is very unusual.
adverb
especially; particularly; very
Used to emphasize a high degree or a specific point.
The weather this summer is especially hot.
He is dressed especially handsomely today.
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This fruit tastes particularly good.
I especially like listening to music.
Young people nowadays are very fashionable.
adverb
specially; intentionally; for a specific purpose
Indicates an action done with a specific purpose or effort.
I came specially to see you.
To welcome the guests, we specially cleaned the room.
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The station specially set up a passage for disabled people.
This is not a coincidence, but was intentionally arranged.
He specially brought local specialties from his hometown.
noun
spy (abbreviation of 特务)
Short for 特务, often used in political or military contexts.
Caught an enemy spy.
We must heighten our vigilance against enemy agents and spies.
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That movie is a story about catching spies.
The bandit spies were wiped out.
This used to be an area with frequent spy activity.
noun
a surname
A Chinese surname.
Mr. Te is a consultant for the company.
I have a classmate whose surname is Te.
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Please don't call me Te Te.
This surname is very rare.
Teacher Te will come to give a lesson tomorrow.
adverb
only; but (literary)
literaryLiterary or classical usage, meaning 'only' or 'on the contrary'.
Not only this, there are other reasons as well.
Is he not a true gentleman!
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This exists not only today, but also in ancient times.
Not only so.
This was just a whim of the moment.
measure word
tex (unit of linear density)
technicalA unit of measure for the linear density of fibers, equal to 1 gram per 1000 meters.
This yarn is 30 tex.
Tex is a commonly used unit in the textile industry.
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Please help me calculate how many tex this is.
How many deniers is one tex equal to?
The linear density of this fabric is high, 500 tex.