used to emphasize a specific example or instance within a broader context; specifically

Funds for special purposes or temporary special needs; expenses that are not part of a regular budget.

a special award or prize

An administrative division of the People's Republic of China enjoying a high degree of autonomy under the "one country, two systems" policy (i.e. [[香港|香港|xiang1 gang3]] and [[澳门|澳門|ao4 men2]])

A law that applies to specific people, regions, periods, or matters, rather than to the general population; contrasted with [[普通法|普通法|pu3 tong1 fa3]].

paid leave from work granted to an employee annually; same as annual leave

special preferential treatment or discount price

a committee formed for a specific purpose; a special task force

special guest performer or guest appearance, as in film or television credits

a temporary exhibition organized for a specific occasion or featuring a particular subject

preferential or unique treatment given to a specific person or group

An express passenger train that makes very few or no intermediate stops and has a shorter travel time than a standard direct express; used as an official railway category.

special thanks; particular thanks

a professional nurse who provides dedicated, specialized care for a patient with specific needs

medical treatment and constant monitoring for people who are very ill or injured

Special Drawing Rights (SDR); an international reserve asset created by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

special payment or provision of funds, often provided as an additional allowance or extra stipend

a special organizational branch, typically within a political party or administrative structure

A television or radio program produced for a specific occasion or purpose, such as a holiday celebration.

Chief Executive of a Special Administrative Region, the head of government for areas such as Hong Kong or Macau

a permit or document granting special permission

special shareholders' meeting

Special Jury Prize; a film award such as the one presented at the Venice Film Festival

the official representative agency of the Chinese central government in Macao

Seoul Special Metropolitan City, the official name of the capital of South Korea

the official representative organ of the central government of China in Hong Kong, responsible for coordinating between the mainland and local authorities

specialized vehicle used for crowd management or riot control, typically equipped with a water cannon; commonly known as a [[水炮车|水炮車|shui3 pao4 che1]]

Hanseong Special Metropolitan City, an old name for Seoul, the capital of South Korea

The special autonomous province comprising Jeju island and its surrounding islands in South Korea

Special Duties Unit; an elite tactical unit of the Hong Kong Police Force