独到 (dú dào) — unique; distinctive; original
Definition
独到 means 'original and penetrating' — used for insights, viewpoints, or styles that go beyond the ordinary (见解独到, 独到的风格). Stronger and more admiring than plain 特别 or 不同; it praises depth, not just novelty.
adjective
uniquedistinctiveoriginal
Examples
- 独到。Tā tí chū le yí gè hěn dú dào de guān diǎn.He put forward a very original viewpoint.
- 独到。Tā de shè jì fāng àn yǒu dú dào de fēng gé.Her design scheme has a unique style.
- 独到，。Zhè piān wén zhāng jiàn jiě dú dào, zhí dé yì dú.This article has distinctive insights and is worth reading.
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