Chinese word

特色

Pronunciation

Pinyintè sè

Meaning

  • nounfeature

Example

这家店的特色是手工面。zhè jiā diàn de tè sè shì shǒu gōng miàn

One feature of this store is its handmade noodles.

Illustration for 特色 (feature)

More examples

这家老店的特色是手工制作的点心。zhè jiā lǎo diàn de tè sè shì shǒu gōng zhì zuò de diǎn xīn

This old store's distinctive feature is its handmade pastries.

Core concept

A standout quality that makes a person, place, product, or activity recognizable within its kind.

Common phrases

  • 有特色yǒu tè sè

    be distinctive

  • 店的特色diàn de tè sè

    the store's distinctive feature

  • 文化特色wén huà tè sè

    cultural features

Similar words

特点tè diǎn: A clear and noticeable characteristic of a person, thing, or situation.
长处cháng chù: A strong point or useful ability that gives a person or thing an advantage.
优点yōu diǎn: A good and valuable quality or aspect of a person or thing.

Definition in Chinese

表示某人、某物或某事在性质或外观上与众不同，能使其在同类中被识别的特点。biǎo shì mǒu rén mǒu wù huò mǒu shì zài xìng zhì huò wài guān shàng yǔ zhòng bù tóng néng shǐ qí zài tóng lèi zhōng bèi shí bié de tè diǎn

Word origin

特色 (tèsè, "distinctive quality") combines 特 (tè, "special") with 色 (sè, "appearance or character"), linking specialness with the quality that makes something recognizable.

Usage tips

  • In everyday descriptions, this word often identifies what a shop, food, or place is known for, so it can point to a signature offering rather than just any detail.

Other meanings

  • strengthnoun
  • uniquenessnoun
  • specialtynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 特色菜tè sè càisignature dishnoun
  • 特色产品tè sè chán pǐnspecialty productnoun

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