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独特

dútè

unique

How common it is

独特 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.

Pronunciation focus

Say dútè slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.

Usage note

独特表示不一样、很特别。

dú tè biǎo shì bù yí yàng 、 hěn tè bié。

独特 means unique or special.

Context note

独特常用于风格、方法和特点。

dú tè cháng yòng yú fēng gé 、 fāng fǎ hé tè diǎn。

It is often used with style, methods, and features.

5 examples

他的风格很独特。
tā de fēng gé hěn dú tè。
His style is very unique.
这座房子很独特。
zhè zuò fáng zi hěn dú tè。
This house is very unique.
独特的想法很好。
dú tè de xiǎng fǎ hěn hǎo。
Unique ideas are good.
她有独特的声音。
tā yǒu dú tè de shēng yīn。
She has a unique voice.
这是一种独特的做法。
zhè shì yì zhǒng dú tè de zuò fǎ。
This is a unique method.

5 mini stories

老师夸她有独特的想法。
lǎo shī kuā tā yǒu dú tè de xiǎng fǎ。
The teacher praised her for having unique ideas.
这件衣服的颜色很独特。
zhè jiàn yī fu de yán sè hěn dú tè。
The color of this clothing is very unique.
他的笑声很独特。
tā de xiào shēng hěn dú tè。
His laugh is very unique.
每个孩子都有独特的特点。
měi gè hái zi dōu yǒu dú tè de tè diǎn。
Every child has unique characteristics.
独特的地方让大家都记住了它。
dú tè de dì fāng ràng dà jiā dōu jì zhù le tā。
The unique features made everyone remember it.

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