特点

tè diǎn

CL 个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. characteristic (feature)
2. trait
3. feature

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 缺点 quē diǎn 缺点 quē diǎn weak point 指不完善或欠缺的地方，与特点相对: weak point

Related words

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• 个性 gè xìng 个性 gè xìng individuality 指个人的性格、气质等特征: individuality

Synonyms

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• 特征 tè zhēng 特征 tè zhēng characteristic 指事物特有的征象或标志，多用于抽象或科学描述: characteristic
• 特性 tè xìng 特性 tè xìng property 强调内在的性质或性能，多用于事物属性: property

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 有 (有特点) to mean 'distinctive'. 他的画很有特点 = His paintings are very distinctive.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 特点 (distinctive feature) with 特色 (unique characteristic, often cultural). 特色 implies something special or signature.

Example Sentences

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这个方法的 特点 是很简单。

The characteristic of this method is that it's very simple.

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Child Words of 特点

• 特 特 tè: special
• 点 点 diǎn: point