特征

特徵
tèzhēng
noun HSK 4 #4,992

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 characteristic; feature
  2. 2 distinctive trait

Characters

Special signs — the distinguishing marks that make something unique.

Examples

Zhè zhǒng dòngwù yǒu shénme tèzhēng?
What characteristics does this animal have?
Měi gè rén dōu yǒu zìjǐ de tèzhēng.
Everyone has their own characteristics.
Hóngsè shì Zhōngguó wénhuà de yí gè zhòngyào tèzhēng.
The color red is an important feature of Chinese culture.

Tips

usage
特征 is more objective and analytical than 特点 (tèdiǎn). Use 特征 for identifying/distinguishing features (like in science or descriptions), and 特点 for notable qualities in general.

Stroke Order

zhēng