How to say “distinctive” in Chinese
distinctive, unique
“Distinctive” in Chinese is 独特, dú tè: the meaning, a recording of how it sounds, the characters stroke by stroke and examples.
How to pronounce it
独特 is read dú tè: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
How to write it
On the left, 犭 “beast”. 独立 — “stand alone”, independent.
On the left, 牛 “ox”.
Strokes go in order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical. Tap a character to open its page, with the strokes shown large and the words it appears in. To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for “独特”.
Examples
Sentences from the course lessons with 独特. Tap the sound icon to listen.
- 这道菜的味道很独特zhèdàocàidewèidàohěndútèThis dish has a very distinctive taste.
- 这种材料具有独特的特性zhèzhǒngcáiliàojùyǒudútèdetèxìngThis material has unique properties.
- 这座建筑的造型很独特zhèzuòjiànzhùdezàoxínghěndútèThis building has a very distinctive shape.
More words from the lesson “A rare chance”
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “distinctive” in Chinese?
“Distinctive” in Chinese is 独特, pinyin dútè.
What does 独特 mean?
独特 (dútè) means “distinctive, unique”.
How do you write 独特?
独特 is 2 characters: 独 (dú) — single, alone; 特 (tè) — special. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 独特?
独特 is read dútè. Tones: dú — second tone, tè — fourth tone. The page has a native speaker recording.
“distinctive” in the lesson “A rare chance”
This word is from the topic “The good and the bad” of HSK 5. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.
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