特别 · 十分 · 挺 · 好
especially, very · quite · so
Structure
特别／十分 + 形容词 · 挺 + 形容词 + （ 的 ） · 好 + 形容词 （+ 啊 ）
What it means
Four words that make an adjective stronger: 特别 “especially, very”, 十分 “very”, 挺 “quite, pretty”, and 好 “so …!”.
How it is built
特别／十分 + adjective; 挺 + adjective (+ 的): 这个地方挺漂亮的 (This place is quite pretty). 好 + adjective (+ 啊): 今天好热啊！ (It’s so hot today!)
When to use it
特别 is strong and very common in speech. 十分 is like 非常 (h1-18) but sounds written, mostly before two-syllable words: 十分重要. 挺 is casual, often with 的 at the end: 挺好的.
Watch out
In 好冷啊！ the 好 means “so”, not “good”. 十分 sounds written; with friends, 特别冷 or 挺冷的 is more natural.
Examples
我特别喜欢秋天。
I especially love autumn.
这个地方挺漂亮的。
This place is quite pretty.
今天好热啊！
It’s so hot today!
这个问题十分重要。
This question is very important.
Learn this in HSK 2 · Lesson 6: 冬天冷，夏天热 (Seasons)
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