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特质

tèzhì

special characteristic; distinctive quality

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Characters in this word

特 tè

Strokes
10
Radical
牛 — ox, cow, bull
Made of
牛 ox, cow, bull 寺 court, office
How it's built
Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
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质 zhì

Strokes
8
Radical
厂 — cliff
How it's built
Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
More about the character 质

Example phrases

  • 真正的领导力并不是职位带来的权威,而是能够凝聚人心的特质。 Zhēnzhèng de lǐngdǎolì bìng bú shì zhíwèi dàilái de quánwēi, ér shì nénggòu níngjù rénxīn de tèzhì. Genuine leadership is not the authority that comes with a position, but the quality of being able to unite people.
  • 诚实和耐心是他身上最突出的特质。 Chéngshí hé nàixīn shì tā shēnshang zuì tūchū de tèzhì. Honesty and patience are his most striking qualities.
  • 冷静面对压力是这份工作需要的特质。 Lěngjìng miànduì yālì shì zhè fèn gōngzuò xūyào de tèzhì. Staying calm under pressure is the quality this job requires.

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