特有 (tè yǒu) — distinctive, unique, characteristic of
Definition
特有 means 'unique to' or 'characteristic of' something — it emphasizes belonging to one specific place or group (e.g. a plant 特有一 region), more so than 独特 which just means generally 'distinctive.'
adjective
distinctiveuniquecharacteristic of
Examples
- 特有。Zhè zhǒng zhí wù shì zhè ge dì fāng tè yǒu de.This plant is unique to this place.
- 特有。Tā shuō huà de fāng shì hěn tè yǒu.His way of speaking is very distinctive.
- 特有。Zhè tào yī fu de shè jì hěn tè yǒu.The design of this outfit is very distinctive.
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