独特

獨特
dútè
adjective HSK 4 #4,070

Meanings

  1. 1 unique; distinctive
  2. 2 original

Characters

Singularly special - one of a kind.

Examples

HSK 2
Zhè dào cài yǒu dútè de wèidào.
This dish has a unique flavor.
HSK 3
Zhōngguó wénhuà fēicháng dútè.
Chinese culture is very distinctive.
HSK 4
Tā yǒu dútè de fēnggé.
She has a unique style.

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.

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