特地

The Chinese word 特地 (tèdì) is composed of two characters: 特 (tè) and 地 (dì). The character 特 means "special" or "extraordinary", while the character 地 means "place" or "location". Together, these two characters form the word 特地, which means "specially" or "on purpose".The word 特地 is often used to emphasize that something was done with a specific purpose or intention. For example, you could say 我特地来这里看你 (wǒ tèdì lái zhèlǐ kàn nǐ), which means "I came here specially to see you". This sentence emphasizes that the speaker made a special effort to come and see the person they are speaking to.The word 特地 can also be used to express gratitude or appreciation. For example, you could say 我特地感谢你 (wǒ tèdì gǎnxiè nǐ), which means "I specially thank you". This sentence expresses the speaker's sincere gratitude for something that the person they are speaking to has done.The word 特地 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of situations. It is a useful word to know for HSK learners who want to express themselves clearly and accurately in Chinese.