特点 (tèdiǎn) — characteristic; feature

HSK 3 | noun | a distinguishing quality or trait

特点 (tèdiǎn)

特点 refers to the distinctive qualities or features that set something or someone apart from others.

Meanings

  1. [noun] characteristic; feature; distinctive quality; trait

Example Sentences

这种水果的特点是又甜又多汁。 Zhè zhǒng shuǐguǒ de tèdiǎn shì yòu tián yòu duō zhī. The characteristic of this fruit is that it is both sweet and juicy.

每个地方都有自己的文化特点。 Měi gè dìfāng dōu yǒu zìjǐ de wénhuà tèdiǎn. Every place has its own cultural characteristics.

你能介绍一下这个产品的特点吗? Nǐ néng jièshào yīxià zhège chǎnpǐn de tèdiǎn ma? Can you introduce the features of this product?

她的特点是做事认真,从不马虎。 Tā de tèdiǎn shì zuòshì rènzhēn, cóng bù mǎhu. Her characteristic is being thorough and never careless.

Collocations

Collocation Meaning
主要特点 main characteristic
文化特点 cultural features
个人特点 personal traits
突出特点 outstanding feature

Memory Hook

特 means "special/unique" and 点 means "point/dot" — a 特点 is a special point that makes something stand out.