Meaning of 特征
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- characteristic
- diagnostic property
- distinctive feature
- trait
How to use 特征
特征 is a fairly formal noun for the identifying features of a person, thing, or group. It often appears in descriptions, science, and writing. Example: 这种鸟的主要特征是红色的嘴。(Zhè zhǒng niǎo de zhǔyào tèzhēng shì hóngsè de zuǐ.) The main feature of this bird is its red beak.
特 (tè) means special, as in 特别 (tèbié), and 征 (zhēng) here means a sign or mark. A 特征 is a special sign that sets something apart from everything else.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up the tones and say tézhèng. The correct tones are fourth then first, tèzhēng. Also, 征 has the 彳 radical on the left, so do not write it with 氵 or confuse it with 证 (zhèng, proof).
特征 in example sentences
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特 tè · special · 10 strokes
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征 zhēng · journey · 8 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 特征.
| 特别 | tèbié | unusual; special; very; especially; particularly |
| 特点 | tèdiǎn | characteristic; trait; feature |
| 特色 | tèsè | a characteristic; a distinctive feature or quality |
| 特殊 | tèshū | special; particular |
| 征服 | zhēngfú | to conquer; to subdue |
| 独特 | dútè | unique; distinctive |
| 模特儿 | mótèr | (fashion) model (loanword) |
| 征求 | zhēngqiú | to solicit; to seek |
| 特价 | tèjià | special price |
| 象征 | xiàngzhēng | symbol; emblem; to symbolize; to signify; to represent |
| 特定 | tèdìng | special; specific; designated; particular |
| 特性 | tèxìng | property; characteristic |
Questions about 特征
What does 特征 mean?
特征 (tèzhēng) means "characteristic; diagnostic property" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 特征?
特征 is made of 2 characters: 特 (10 strokes), 征 (8 strokes). That is 18 strokes in total.
Is 特征 an HSK word?
Yes. 特征 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 特征 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 特征 is written 特徵.
What is the difference between 特征 and 特点?
特点 (tèdiǎn) is a general word for a characteristic and is common in everyday speech, such as a person's strong points. 特征 (tèzhēng) stresses identifying or observable features, such as physical traits or symptoms, and sounds more formal or technical.
What does 特征 mean in an ID or police description?
In descriptions of people, 特征 refers to distinguishing marks, like a scar or height. A common phrase is 外貌特征 (wàimào tèzhēng), meaning physical appearance features.