分外

fèn wài

HSK 7–9

Meaning

exceptionally
not one's responsibility or job

Definition

副词，表示超过平常；特别。

Adverb, meaning beyond the ordinary; especially.

Usage

用于形容词前，强调程度超过一般。

Used before adjectives to emphasize a degree beyond the ordinary.

Examples

1 今天的月亮分外圆。 (Today's moon is exceptionally round.)
2 他今天分外高兴。 (He is exceptionally happy today.)
3 这朵花分外美丽。 (This flower is especially beautiful.)
4 冬天的阳光分外温暖。 (The winter sunlight is exceptionally warm.)
5 她的歌声分外动听。 (Her singing is especially pleasant.)

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