特 (tè) - Special, unique, particular & especially, particularly

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tè ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

特 · tè

Special, unique, particular;

especially, particularly;

used to indicate something distinctive or extraordinary;

also refers to a spy or secret agent.

Special, unique, particularespecially, particularlyused to indicate something distinctive or extraordinary

Usage highlights

Special featureSpecial zoneSpecial productSpecial guestSpecial offerSpecial skill

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is a special case (特例).
  • He has a unique talent (特长).
  • The price is particularly low (特价).
  • She works as a secret agent (特务).
  • We need special treatment (特待).

Collocations

  • Special feature(特点)
  • Special zone(特区)
  • Special product(特产)
  • Special guest(特邀嘉宾)
  • Special offer(特价)
  • Special skill(特长)

Idioms

  • Outstanding talent(特立独行)
  • Extraordinary ability(大显神通)
  • Unique and independent(特立独行)
  • Extraordinary achievement(特出成就)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'bull' in oracle bone script, later extended to mean 'special' or 'unique'.
  • In modern usage, often associated with special economic zones and distinctive characteristics.
  • Used in official contexts to denote special administrative regions and special policies.

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