特点 (tèdiǎn) — characteristic, feature
HSK 4 | noun | distinguishing feature or characteristic
特点 (tèdiǎn)
特点 refers to a distinguishing feature or characteristic that sets a person, thing, or concept apart from others.
Meanings
- [noun] characteristic, feature, trait, distinguishing quality
Example Sentences
这种植物的特点是叶子很大。 Zhè zhǒng zhíwù de tèdiǎn shì yèzi hěn dà. The characteristic of this plant is that its leaves are very large.
他最大的特点是做事认真。 Tā zuì dà de tèdiǎn shì zuòshì rènzhēn. His greatest characteristic is that he is meticulous in everything he does.
中国文化有很多独特的特点。 Zhōngguó wénhuà yǒu hěn duō dútè de tèdiǎn. Chinese culture has many unique characteristics.
请介绍一下这个产品的主要特点。 Qǐng jièshào yīxià zhège chǎnpǐn de zhǔyào tèdiǎn. Please introduce the main features of this product.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 主要特点 (zhǔyào tèdiǎn) | main characteristics |
| 独特的特点 (dútè de tèdiǎn) | unique features |
| 具有特点 (jùyǒu tèdiǎn) | to have characteristics |
| 鲜明的特点 (xiānmíng de tèdiǎn) | distinct characteristics |
Usage Notes
特点 is a neutral, descriptive noun commonly used in presentations, essays, and analysis. It is interchangeable with 特征 (tèzhēng) in many contexts, though 特征 is slightly more formal and scientific. Note that 特点 is always used as a noun and cannot function as an adjective.
Memory Hook
特 means "special" and 点 means "point" — a 特点 is a "special point" that makes something stand out.