特点 tèdiǎn a characteristic
a characteristic; trait; feature
How to remember 特点: 特 special + 点 point = a characteristic.
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How it is used
- A characteristic / distinctive feature - 这个城市的特点 (zhège chéngshì de tèdiǎn) this city's features.
- 特 (special) + 点 (point); a defining trait that sets something apart.
- Contrast 优点 (yōudiǎn) 'a merit' and 特色 (tèsè) 'distinctive character/specialty'; 特点 is neutral - a notable feature, good or bad.
Example sentences
- 他写的字很有特点。 Tā xiě de zì hěn yǒu tèdiǎn.The Chinese characters that he writes are distinctive.