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March 24, 2026
特征(特徵)tèzhēng(te4zheng1)
特征 (tèzhēng) refers to a distinctive feature or characteristic that helps identify or define something. It is commonly used in contexts such as personality traits, scientific properties, and product features, emphasizing unique aspects that set something apart from others.
Frequency#4992DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, understanding someone's 特征 can be crucial in social interactions, as identifying unique characteristics often facilitates building relationships and understanding social roles.
Memory Tip
Think of 特 (tè) as a special mark and 征 (zhēng) as a flag that denotes a territory. Picture a unique flag waving in a field, symbolizing the special traits that make something stand out.
Meanings of 特征
tèzhēng(te4zheng1)
1characteristic
2diagnostic property
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About 特征
特征Simplified
特徵Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4992Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 特征
Quick Contrast
特性 (tèxìng) refers to inherent qualities or traits of something, while 特征 (tèzhēng) emphasizes distinctive features that help identify or define it.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 特 (tè) as a special mark and 征 (zhēng) as a flag that denotes a territory. Picture a unique flag waving in a field, symbolizing the special traits that make something stand out.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of using 特征 in both formal and informal contexts, as it's primarily used in written language, especially in academic and professional settings. Common collocations include '个体特征' (individual characteristics) and '文化特征' (cultural traits).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 特征 connects well to other vocabulary related to description and comparison, such as 特别 (tèbié - special) and 性质 (xìngzhì - nature). Focus on using it in sentences describing people or objects to solidify understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, understanding someone's 特征 can be crucial in social interactions, as identifying unique characteristics often facilitates building relationships and understanding social roles.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 特征 with 特别 (tèbié), leading to sentences like '这是一个特别的特征' (This is a special characteristic), which is redundant. Instead, use '这是一个特征' (This is a characteristic).
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Grammar Patterns of 特征
特征 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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语言是将人类与动物区分开来的基本____。
Language is something which fundamentally distinguishes humans from animals.
The smallest characteristic value corresponds to the lowest natural angular frequency.
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这个鸟具有几种突出的特征.
zhè gè niǎo jù yǒu jī zhǒng tū chū de tè zhēng.
This bird has several distinctive features.
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标志着岛国的特征的就是这种隐居的安乐窝—在这儿, 人们在毫无变化的环境中养得又高又胖.
biāo zhì zháo dǎo guó de tè zhēng de jiù shì zhè zhǒng yǐn jū de ān lè wō— — zài zhè, ér , rén mén zài háo wú biàn huà de huán jìng zhōng yǎng dé yòu gāo.
Typical of some island nation was this nest of refuge - where men grew quietly tall, fattened.
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特征曲面实质上是一种加速度波的波阵面.
tè zhēng qū miàn shí zhì shàng shì yī zhǒng jiā sù dù bō de bō zhèn miàn.
The characteristic surface is essentially an acceleration front.
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环斑花岗岩具有若干岩石学的特征.
huán bān huā gǎng yán jù yǒu ruò gān yán shí xué de tè zhēng.
The rapakivi granites have a number of petrological peculiarities.
10
(西部片影星)克林伊斯威特的特征是他眯眯眼.
( ( xī bù piàn yǐng) xīng ) kè lín yī sī wēi tè de tè zhēng shì tā mī.
Clint Eastwood's trademark is his squint.
Cultural Notes for 特征
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, understanding someone's 特征 can be crucial in social interactions, as identifying unique characteristics often facilitates building relationships and understanding social roles.
Frequently Asked Questions about 特征
Make sure to stress the fourth tone in 特 (tè) and the first tone in 征 (zhēng) to distinguish the two parts.
While it's possible, it's more common to use it for physical traits or characteristics rather than emotions. For emotions, consider using 情感 (qínggǎn) instead.
