How common it is
格外 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say gé wài slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
格外表示特别、更加。
gé wài biǎo shì tè bié 、 gèng jiā。
格外 means especially or more than usual.
Context note
格外常用于情绪、天气和程度。
gé wài cháng yòng yú qíng xù 、 tiān qì hé chéng dù。
It is often used with emotions, weather, and degree.
5 examples
今天格外冷。
jīn tiān gé wài lěng。
Today is especially cold.
她格外认真。
tā gé wài rèn zhēn。
She is especially serious.
这个消息让人格外开心。
zhè ge xiāo xī ràng rén gé wài kāi xīn。
This news makes people especially happy.
他格外喜欢这本书。
tā gé wài xǐ huan zhè běn shū。
He especially likes this book.
节日里的街道格外热闹。
jié rì lǐ de jiē dào gé wài rè nào。
The streets are especially lively during the festival.
5 mini stories
考试前，她格外努力。
kǎo shì qián， tā gé wài nǔ lì。
Before the exam, she worked especially hard.
今天的天气格外好。
jīn tiān de tiān qì gé wài hǎo。
Today's weather is especially nice.
孩子们看到礼物，格外高兴。
hái zi men kàn dào lǐ wù， gé wài gāo xìng。
The children were especially happy when they saw the gifts.
这家店的服务格外好。
zhè jiā diàn de fú wù gé wài hǎo。
The service in this shop is especially good.
格外重要的事情要先做。
gé wài zhòng yào de shì qíng yào xiān zuò。
Especially important things should be done first.