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个别

gèbié

Description

“个别”是指数量很少、只有一两个的意思。

"个别" means very few in number, only one or two.

它也可以表示单独的、一个一个地做某件事。

It can also mean individually, doing something one by one.

Meanings

个别gèbié

very few; one or two; individual (cases)

只有个别学生迟到了。

Only a few students were late.

个别gèbié

one by one; separately; individually

老师个别辅导每个孩子。

The teacher tutors each child individually.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    个 (individual/measure word) + 别 (separate/distinguish), meaning individual and separate.

  • Nuance

    often implies rare exceptions, as in 个别情况 (isolated cases).

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