特质 tèzhì characteristic
characteristic; special quality
How to remember 特质: 特 special + 质 essence = characteristic.
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How it is used
- A distinctive intrinsic quality / trait - 领导者应具备的特质 (lǐngdǎozhě yīng jùbèi de tèzhì) the traits a leader should have.
- Points to an essential defining characteristic, more inherent than 特点 (tèdiǎn, a notable feature/trait).
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