特性 tèxìng property
property; characteristic
How to remember 特性: 特 special + 性 nature = property.
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How it is used
- A characteristic/property/trait - 材料特性 (cáiliào tèxìng) material properties, 产品特性 (chǎnpǐn tèxìng) product features.
- The distinctive properties/attributes of a thing; 特 (special) + 性 (nature).
- Contrast 特点 (tèdiǎn, a distinguishing feature, everyday); 特性 leans more technical (inherent properties).
Example sentences
- 这不是一个漏洞，而是一个没有写进文档的特性。 Zhè búshì yígè lòudòng, érshì yígè méiyǒu xiě jìn wéndàng de tèxìng.It isn't a bug. It's an undocumented feature.