HSK 7
尤为
yóu wéi
尤为 (Yóu wéi)
Explanation
"尤为" (yóu wéi) is an adverb (a word that modifies a verb or adjective) of degree, used to highlight that a quality or characteristic is markedly higher than others; it means "especially", "particularly". This is a written usage (used in books and formal texts, seldom in speech), more formal than "特别" (tèbié) or "格外" (géwài).
尤为 (yóu wéi) + adjective / stative verb (usually a two-syllable word such as 丰富 fēngfù "abundant", 严格 yángé "strict").
in written texts, essays, reports, and formal evaluations, when you want to emphasize an outstanding point. It stands right before the word being emphasized, serving as an adverbial (the element indicating time, place, or manner) to the predicate (the part stating the action or quality of the subject).
"尤为" is formal, leans toward written usage, and typically goes with two-syllable words; whereas "特别" (tèbié) is neutral and can be used both in speech and before single-syllable adjectives.
placing "尤为" before a noun (wrong: 尤为学生) — it only modifies adjectives/verbs; or using "尤为" in everyday conversation, which makes the sentence sound stiff and bookish.
Examples
The vitamin content in grapes is especially abundant.
He is particularly strict with himself.
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The grammar point “尤为” (尤为 (Yóu wéi)) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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