#BigMealOnNewYearSDay

Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)

Conversation:

It was New Year’s Day. The husband wanted to give his wife a surprise, so he prepared a big meal for her.

                Yuádàn kuàile! Zhèxiē dōushì wǒ tèyì wèi nǐ zhǔnbèi de. Husband: 元旦        快乐！ 这些      都是  我 特意为 你   准备    的。

                Lǎogōng, nǐ tài hǎo le.         Wife: 老公，    你 太 好 了。

Question: What does “特意 (tèyì)” mean in this sentence?…