特有 (tè yǒu) — distinctive, unique, characteristic of

Definition

特有 (tè yǒu) means 'unique to, characteristic of' and emphasizes that something belongs exclusively to a particular place, group, or thing (e.g., 这个地方特有的植物). It differs from 独特 (dú tè), which describes something as 'distinctive, one-of-a-kind' in quality, without the sense of exclusive belonging. 特定 (tè dìng) means 'specific, particular' and is used for designated items, not inherent characteristics.

adjective

distinctiveuniquecharacteristic of

Easily confused

持有chí yǒulook-aliketo hold (a document, passport, license, etc.)

Examples

特有。
Zhè zhǒng zhíwù shì zhège dìfang tè yǒu de.
This plant is unique to this place.
特有。
Tā shuōhuà de fāngshì hěn tè yǒu.
His way of speaking is very distinctive.
特有。
Zhè tào yīfu de shèjì hěn tè yǒu.
The design of this outfit is very distinctive.

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