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特有

tèyǒu
adjective HSK 5 #11,669

Meanings

  1. 1 specific to; characteristic of
  2. 2 distinctive; peculiar to; endemic

Characters

特
tè
special; particular
有
yǒu
to have; to possess
Specially possessed - unique to something.

Examples

HSK 3
大熊猫是中国特有的动物。
Dàxióngmāo shì Zhōngguó tèyǒu de dòngwù.
The giant panda is an animal endemic to China.
HSK 3
这是年轻人特有的问题。
Zhè shì niánqīngrén tèyǒu de wèntí.
This is a problem specific to young people.
HSK 5
她脸上带着特有的微笑。
Tā liǎnshàng dài zhe tèyǒu de wēixiào.
She had her characteristic smile on her face.

Tips

usage
特有 emphasizes exclusivity - something that belongs only to X and not to others. 中国特有 = unique to China, 这个时代特有 = unique to this era.

Stroke Order

特 tè
有 yǒu