特征
A quality or feature that typically belongs to a person, place, or thing and serves to identify them. It is frequently used in descriptive academic writing.
Examples
3 of 5这种病的典型特征是发烧。
The typical characteristic of this disease is fever.
他的性格特征非常鲜明。
His personality traits are very distinct.
现代建筑的一个重要特征是简约。
An important characteristic of modern architecture is simplicity.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'characteristic' as the 'special' (特) 'sign' (征).
Quick Quiz
独立思考是优秀学生的显著___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 特征
Examples
这种病的典型特征是发烧。
academicThe typical characteristic of this disease is fever.
他的性格特征非常鲜明。
everydayHis personality traits are very distinct.
现代建筑的一个重要特征是简约。
formalAn important characteristic of modern architecture is simplicity.
我们需要分析目标用户的特征。
businessWe need to analyze the characteristics of our target users.
这幅画具有明显的时代特征。
academicThis painting has clear characteristics of its era.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
基本特征
basic features
本质特征
essential characteristics
具备特征
to possess characteristics
Often Confused With
特征 is more formal and often used for scientific or identifying traits, while 特点 is more general.
Usage Notes
Use this when you need to describe specific attributes of a subject in a report or essay.
Common Mistakes
Sometimes confused with '性格' (personality), but '特征' applies to objects and abstract things too.
Memory Tip
Think of 'characteristic' as the 'special' (特) 'sign' (征).
Word Origin
特 (special) + 征 (sign/evidence).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
独立思考是优秀学生的显著___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 特征
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
引述
B1To quote or refer to someone else's words or a passage from a text to support an argument.
分析
B1To examine something in detail in order to understand it better or explain it. It involves breaking a complex topic into smaller parts to gain a better perspective.
研究
B1To carry out a systematic investigation into a subject to establish facts or reach new conclusions. It can also mean to study or consider something carefully.
观点
B1A particular attitude or way of considering a matter; an opinion or standpoint.
影响
B1To have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
趋势
B1A general direction in which something is developing or changing.
解决
B1To find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with a problem, difficulty, or dispute.
证据
B1The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
结论
B1A judgment or decision reached by reasoning; the end or finish of an event or process.
资源
B1A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.
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