Usage note
“特征”指事物明显的特点或标志。
“Tè zhēng” zhǐ shìwù míngxiǎn de tèdiǎn huò biāozhì.
"Feature" or "characteristic" refers to an obvious trait or sign of something.
Context note
苹果的特征是红色的皮和甜的味道。
Píngguǒ de tèzhēng shì hóngsè de pí hé tián de wèidào.
The features of an apple are red skin and a sweet taste.
5 examples
大象的特征是长长的鼻子和大大的耳朵。
dà xiàng de tè zhēng shì cháng cháng de bí zi hé dà dà de ěr duo。
The features of an elephant are a long trunk and big ears.
这个玩具的特征是会发光。
zhè ge wán jù de tè zhēng shì huì fā guāng。
The feature of this toy is that it glows.
彩虹的特征是七种颜色。
cǎi hóng de tè zhēng shì qī zhǒng yán sè。
The feature of a rainbow is seven colors.
这种水果的特征是外皮很硬。
zhè zhǒng shuǐ guǒ de tè zhēng shì wài pí hěn yìng。
The characteristic of this fruit is that its skin is very hard.
小狗的特征是摇尾巴表示开心。
xiǎo gǒu de tè zhēng shì yáo wěi ba biǎo shì kāi xīn。
A feature of dogs is wagging their tails to show happiness.
5 mini stories
小兔子有一个特征，就是它的耳朵很长。
xiǎo tù zi yǒu yí gè tè zhēng， jiù shì tā de ěr duo hěn cháng。
A feature of a rabbit is that its ears are very long.
这个蛋糕的特征是上面有草莓。
zhè ge dàn gāo de tè zhēng shì shàng miàn yǒu cǎo méi。
The feature of this cake is that it has strawberries on top.
小明的特征是他总是笑呵呵的。
xiǎo míng de tè zhēng shì tā zǒng shì xiào hē hē de。
Xiao Ming's characteristic is that he is always smiling.
这种鸟的特征是羽毛是蓝色的。
zhè zhǒng niǎo de tè zhēng shì yǔ máo shì lán sè de。
The feature of this bird is that its feathers are blue.
这个书包的特征是有一个大口袋。
zhè ge shū bāo de tè zhēng shì yǒu yí gè dà kǒu dài。
The feature of this backpack is that it has a big pocket.
Mini dialogue
水果特征
A
苹果有什么特征？
Píngguǒ yǒu shénme tèzhēng?
What are the characteristics of an apple?
B
苹果的特征是红色和甜的。
Píngguǒ de tèzhēng shì hóngsè hé tián de.
The characteristics of an apple are red and sweet.
动物特征
A
兔子的特征是什么？
Tùzi de tèzhēng shì shénme?
What are the characteristics of a rabbit?
B
兔子的特征是长耳朵。
Tùzi de tèzhēng shì cháng ěrduo.
The characteristic of a rabbit is long ears.
Related words and contrasts
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特点
tè diǎn
characteristic; trait
Often interchangeable with 特征, but 特点 can be more about a distinctive quality.
similar
特色
tè sè
distinctive feature; special characteristic
Emphasizes a unique or special feature, like a local specialty.
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性质
xìng zhì
nature; property
Refers to inherent qualities or properties, often used in science.