HSK 5 · VERSION 2.0#55
Expressing “Especially” with “géwài”
格外
How it works
格外 (géwài) means “especially,” “particularly,” or “exceptionally.” It emphasizes that something is more obvious, stronger, or more noticeable than usual.
The pattern
格外 (géwài) + Adjective / Verb
Example sentences
今天的天气格外冷，出门前最好多穿一点儿。
Today the weather is especially cold, so you had better wear more before going out.
站在久别重逢的朋友面前，她显得格外激动。
Standing before a friend she had not seen for a long time, she seemed especially emotional.
节日期间，街上显得格外热闹。
During the holiday period, the streets seemed especially lively.
Key point
格外 (géwài) often carries a slightly literary or formal flavor compared with plain 特别 (tèbié).