特质 (tèzhì): trait

Measure Word

一种特质 zhǒng

领导者需要具备哪些特质？

Lǐngdǎozhě xūyào jùbèi nǎxiē tèzhì?

What traits does a leader need to possess?

诚实是他最突出的特质。

Chéngshí shì tā zuì tūchū de tèzhì.

Honesty is his most outstanding trait.

usage

特质 emphasizes inherent, distinguishing qualities of a person or thing. Compare with 特点 which is more general.

特 tè

质 zhì