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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

大熊猫是中国特有的动物。
Dà xióngmāo shì Zhōngguó tèyǒu de dòngwù.
The giant panda is an animal endemic to China.
这是年轻人特有的问题。
Zhè shì niánqīng rén tèyǒu de wèntí.
This is a problem specific to young people.
她脸上带着特有的微笑。
Tā liǎn shàng 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