Writing
特质 (tè zhì) — how to say "trait" in Chinese
特质
Trait
noun
Character composition
特
special
质
quality
Radicals / Keys
牛
Cow
#93 · niú · 4 strokes
貝
Shell
#154 · bèi · 7 strokes
Collocations
个人特质
gè rén tè zhì
personal trait
独特特质
dú tè tè zhì
unique trait
Examples
这个产品的特质是耐用。
The trait of this product is durability.
他有独特的特质。
He has unique traits.
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Frequently asked questions
Trait meaning in Chinese
"trait" in Chinese is 特质 (tè zhì).
What does 特质 mean in English?
特质 (tè zhì) means "Trait".
How is 特质 pronounced?
It is pronounced tè zhì (written as te zhi, tezhi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Character trait in Chinese
It is written 特质: 特 has 10 strokes, 质 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 特质?
特质 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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