特种 (tè zhǒng) — special type; particular kind

Definition

特种 (tèzhǒng) is a formal modifier meaning 'special / specialized' — used mainly as a prefix for military, police, or technical categories (e.g. 特种兵, 特种设备), unlike plain 特别 which describes something unusually good or different.

noun

special typeparticular kind

Examples

特种。
Zhè zhǒng tè zhǒng wǔ qì wēi lì hěn dà.
This special type of weapon is very powerful.
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Tā shì yì míng tè zhǒng bīng, shòu guò zhuān yè xùn liàn.
He is a special forces soldier, professionally trained.
特种。
Zhè jiā gōng sī zhuān mén shēng chǎn tè zhǒng shè bèi.
This company specializes in manufacturing special equipment.

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