HSK 6 · VERSION 2.0#14
Expressing “Especially” with “yóuqí”
尤其
How it works
尤其 (yóuqí) means “especially,” “particularly,” or “in particular.” It is used when highlighting one element as more obvious, important, or true than others within the same group.
It is common in both spoken and written Chinese.
Example sentences
这本书前半部分已经很精彩了，后半部分尤其值得仔细读一读。
The first half of this book is already engaging, and the second half is especially worth reading carefully.
最近天气变化特别大，老人和孩子尤其要注意身体。
The weather has been changing greatly lately, and the elderly and children especially need to pay attention to their health.
他平时已经够认真了，到了关键阶段更是尤其谨慎。
He is already quite serious in daily life, and when it comes to a critical stage he is especially cautious.
Key point
尤其 (yóuqí) selects one case from a larger set and marks it as especially prominent.