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分外
fènwài
Description
“分外”是一个副词，意思是“特别”、“格外”，用来加强程度。
"分外" is an adverb meaning "especially" or "particularly," used to emphasize degree.
它常用在书面语里，比如“分外美丽”、“分外亲切”。
It is often used in written language, for example, "分外美丽" (especially beautiful), "分外亲切" (particularly kind).
Meanings
分外fènwài
especially; particularly; exceptionally
今天的月亮分外明亮。
The moon is especially bright tonight.
分外fènwài
beyond one's duty; outside one's responsibility
这不是我分外的事。
This is not my special concern.
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Notes
- Nuance
sense 'especially' is literary; in speech people say 特别 or 格外.
- Etymology
分 (portion/duty) + 外 (outside), literally 'outside one's share'.
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