特征

tè zhēng

CL 个 gè 种 zhǒng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

Definitions

1. characteristic
2. diagnostic property
3. distinctive feature
4. trait

Word relationships

Related words

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• 特色 tè sè 特色 tè sè characteristic 独特的风格或形式: characteristic
• 标志 biāo zhì 标志 biāo zhì sign 作为特征的标志: sign

Synonyms

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• 特点 tè diǎn 特点 tè diǎn characteristic (feature) 一般特点或特色: characteristic (feature)
• 特性 tè xìng 特性 tè xìng property 独有的性质或性能: property

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 具有 (jùyǒu) to mean 'possess a characteristic', e.g., 具有特征.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 特别 (tèbié, 'special'). 特征 refers to a characteristic, not the adverb 'especially'.

Example Sentences

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基因决定了很多 特征 。

Genes determine many traits.

这个地区有很多独特的文化 特征 。

This region has many unique cultural characteristics.

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Words Containing 特征

• 特征值 特征值 tè zhēng zhí: eigenvalue (math.)
• 特征向量 特征向量 tè zhēng xiàng liàng: eigenvector (math.)
• 特征联合 特征联合 tè zhēng lián hé: characteristic binding
• 临床特征 临床特征 lín chuáng tè zhēng: clinical characteristic

Child Words of 特征

• 征 征 zhēng: journey
• 特 特 tè: special