独特

獨特

dútè

adjective HSK 4 #4,070

Meanings

1 unique; distinctive
2 original

Characters

alone; single; unique

special; particular

Singularly special — one of a kind.

Examples

她有独特的风格。

Tā yǒu dútè de fēnggé.

She has a unique style.

中国文化非常独特。

Zhōngguó wénhuà fēicháng dútè.

Chinese culture is very distinctive.

这道菜有独特的味道。

Zhè dào cài yǒu dútè de wèidào.

This dish has a unique flavor.

Tips

usage

独特 is always positive — it highlights something admirably unique. If you want to say something is strange or weird, use 奇怪 (qíguài) instead.

Stroke Order

独 dú

特 tè