Chinese word

特点

Pronunciation

Pinyintè diǎn

Meaning

  • nounfeature

Example

这个产品的特点是价格便宜。zhè ge chán pǐn de tè diǎn shì jià gé pián yi

This product's feature is its low price.

Illustration for 特点 (feature)

More examples

这家店的装修很有特点。zhè jiā diàn de zhuāng xiū hěn yǒu tè diǎn

The decor of this store is very distinctive.

Core concept

A standout aspect that helps identify something and may be useful without needing to be positive.

Common phrases

  • 很有特点hěn yǒu tè diǎn

    very distinctive

  • 他的特点tā de tè diǎn

    his distinctive feature

Similar words

特征tè zhēng: A clear, observable quality or sign that helps reveal what something is.
特色tè sè: A striking quality or style unique to something that leaves a strong impression.
优点yōu diǎn: A good quality or point that makes something useful or appealing.
缺点quē diǎn: A bad quality or point that makes something less useful or appealing.

Definition in Chinese

能使人识别或区分某事物的主要性质或方面。néng shǐ rén shí bié huò qū fēn mǒu shì wù de zhǔ yào xìng zhì huò fāng miàn

Word origin

特点 (tèdiǎn, "feature") combines 特 (tè, "distinctive") + 点 (diǎn, "point"), giving the image of a distinctive point or aspect.

Usage tips

  • The English word feature often suggests a useful function, but this Chinese noun can name any noticeable quality, whether good or bad.

Other meanings

  • distinctive featurenoun
  • advantagenoun

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