特征 (tè zhēng) — characteristic; feature; trait
Definition
A 'characteristic or trait' used in formal, factual descriptions (geography, personality, science). 特点 is the everyday spoken choice; 特色 highlights what makes something distinct.
noun
characteristicfeaturetrait
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 特征。Zhè ge dì qū de dì lǐ tè zhēng hěn dú tè.The geographical features of this region are very unique.
- 特征。Tā de xìng gé tè zhēng shì chéng shí hé shàn liáng.His personality traits are honesty and kindness.
- 特征。Kē xué jiā yán jiū le zhè zhǒng dòng wù de zhǔ yào tè zhēng.Scientists studied the main characteristics of this animal.
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