Writing
特有 (tè yǒu) — how to say "unique" in Chinese
特有
Unique, peculiar
adjective
Character composition
特
special
有
to have
Radicals / Keys
月
Moon
#74 · yuè · 4 strokes
牛
Cow
#93 · niú · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
特有的味道
tèyǒu de wèidào
a unique flavor
特有的气候
tèyǒu de qìhòu
a peculiar climate
特有的文化
tèyǒu de wénhuà
a unique culture
Examples
这种文化是这里特有的。
This culture is unique to this place.
这是特有的。
This is unique.
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Frequently asked questions
Unique in Chinese meaning
"unique" in Chinese is 特有 (tè yǒu).
What does 特有 mean in English?
特有 (tè yǒu) means "Unique, peculiar".
How is 特有 pronounced?
It is pronounced tè yǒu (written as te you, teyou). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "unique" in Chinese characters?
It is written 特有: 特 has 10 strokes, 有 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 特有?
特有 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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