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个别

gèbié

Description

“个别”的意思是只有少数、不是全部,常用来说很少的一些人或事。

"个别" means only a few, not all, often used to refer to a very small number of people or things.

它也可以表示一个一个地,比如老师对学生进行个别辅导。

It can also mean one by one, for example, when a teacher gives individual tutoring to students.

Meanings

个别gèbié

a few; a very small number; individual cases

只有个别人没来上课。

Only a few people didn't come to class.

个别gèbié

one by one; individually

老师给学生个别讲解。

The teacher gave individual explanations to the students.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    个 (individual) + 别 (separate), literally 'separate individuals'.

  • Nuance

    often implies rare exceptions, slightly formal compared to 少数.

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