尤为: Especially in One Respect in Chinese
尤为
尤为 is a formal adverb meaning ‘especially’ or ‘particularly.’ It singles out one property, person, or case as more notable than a comparison set supplied by context. The complete word comes before an adjectival predicate. It should not be split, placed after the adjective, or combined directly with another comparative degree marker.
Published July 23, 2026
Reviewed July 23, 2026
01 / PATTERN
See the Structure
MODEL
Subject + 尤为 + Adjective
Read the structure
尤为 is a formal adverb meaning ‘especially’ or ‘particularly.’ It singles out one property, person, or case as more notable than a comparison set supplied by context. The complete word comes before an adjectival predicate. It should not be split, placed after the adjective, or combined directly with another comparative degree marker. Keep the model Subject + 尤为 + Adjective visible while you compare each sentence.
他对自己的要求尤为严格。
He is particularly strict with himself.
Choose the right context
Highlight one especially notable property. Single out one member against an understood comparison set. Use in reports or formal evaluations before an adjective.
冬天早晚温差尤为明显。
The temperature difference is especially noticeable in winter mornings and evenings.
Respect the boundary
Do not split 尤 and 为 around the subject. Do not place 尤为 after the adjective. Do not stack it with 比较 or 更 in the same degree slot.
这一步关键尤为。
(This step crucial especially.)
Repair the pattern
尤为 follows the adjective: 尤为 must precede the adjectival predicate 关键. The fixed adverb is split: 尤为 is one fixed adverb; the adjective cannot be inserted between its two syllables.
这一步尤为关键。
Use the repaired structure without changing the intended meaning.
02 / MAP
Read the Sentence
Read from left to right and notice the job performed by each part. The labels describe this example; they are not a rule that every Chinese sentence must copy.
他对自己的要求尤为严格。
He is particularly strict with himself.
他
Subject
This part occupies the Subject position in the model pattern.
对
尤为
This part occupies the 尤为 position in the model pattern.
自己
Adjective
This part occupies the Adjective position in the model pattern.
的
Subject
This part occupies the Subject position in the model pattern.
要求
尤为
This part occupies the 尤为 position in the model pattern.
尤
Adjective
This part occupies the Adjective position in the model pattern.
为
Subject
This part occupies the Subject position in the model pattern.
严格
尤为
This part occupies the 尤为 position in the model pattern.
03 / EXAMPLES
Examples You Can Reuse
Keep the structure stable while changing the people, objects, times, or conditions. Pinyin is shown as reading support; use the Chinese sentence and translation to confirm the grammar relationship.
他对自己的要求尤为严格。
He is particularly strict with himself.
冬天早晚温差尤为明显。
The temperature difference is especially noticeable in winter mornings and evenings.
这一步尤为关键。
This step is especially crucial.
04 / LIMITS
When to Use It — and When Not To
Use it when
- Highlight one especially notable property.
- Single out one member against an understood comparison set.
- Use in reports or formal evaluations before an adjective.
Do not use it when
- Do not split 尤 and 为 around the subject.
- Do not place 尤为 after the adjective.
- Do not stack it with 比较 or 更 in the same degree slot.
05 / REPAIR
Compare Right and Wrong
Compare the smallest meaningful change. Each explanation identifies a placement, scope, form, or clause relationship instead of treating the whole sentence as one undifferentiated mistake.
这一步关键尤为。
这一步尤为关键。
尤为 follows the adjective
尤为 must precede the adjectival predicate 关键.
这一步尤关键为。
这一步尤为关键。
The fixed adverb is split
尤为 is one fixed adverb; the adjective cannot be inserted between its two syllables.
这一步关键尤为。
尤为 must precede the adjectival predicate 关键.
这一步尤关键为。
尤为 is one fixed adverb; the adjective cannot be inserted between its two syllables.
06 / PRACTICE
Practice the Grammar Point
Complete three short tasks in order: judge the pattern, repair a common error, and build the sentence. Feedback is fixed and reviewed, so these activities do not use a checker allowance.
1. Judge the sentence
2. Choose the correction
3. Build the sentence
Build a complete sentence with 尤为.
07 / APPLY
Apply It in Your Sentence
Write one original sentence with 尤为. Your draft moves to the checker through this browser session, selects this grammar point as the first review focus, and waits for you to submit.
08 / QUESTIONS
尤为: Especially in One Respect Questions
What comparison does 尤为 imply?
The comparison set is often supplied by context: one case or property stands out as especially notable.
Is 尤为 conversational?
It is possible in speech but sounds formal; 特别 is more neutral in everyday conversation.
09 / SOURCES
Sources and Review Notes
These references support different parts of the lesson. GF0025-2021 supports level placement only; professional grammar works support the explanation, limits, examples, and cross-checks. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement.
Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Education (GF0025-2021)
Ministry of Education and State Language Commission · Ministry of Education of the PRC · 2021
Locator: GF0025-2021 Appendix A, combined Levels 7–9 item 【七—九010】, 程度副词：尤为 (printed p. 237)
Supports placement in the official combined Levels 7-9 band; the exact site level remains an internal difficulty label; it does not independently establish the usage explanation.
Official sourceModern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide, 3rd ed.
Ross, Ma, Chen, He and Yeh · Routledge · 2024
Locator: Chapter 10, §§10.4 and 10.6, intensification and comparative degree; Chapter 15, adverb position
Supports preverbal placement for an adverb that highlights unusually high relative degree.
Official source10 / CONTINUE
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