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    Referring to 'characteristic' with 特性 (tèxìng)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Noun + 的 + 特性

    Explanation

    特性 (tèxìng) is a noun meaning "characteristic," "property," or "trait." It describes a distinguishing quality of something. For example, 标准模型中的特性 means "the characteristics within the standard model."

    Examples

    • 每种材料都有不同的物理特性。

      Měi zhǒng cáiliào dōu yǒu bùtóng de wùlǐ tèxìng.

      Every type of material has different physical properties.

    • 这款手机最大的特性是电池耐用。

      Zhè kuǎn shǒujī zuìdà de tèxìng shì diànchí nàiyòng.

      The biggest feature of this phone is its long-lasting battery.

    • 他研究了这种植物的生长特性。

      Tā yánjiūle zhè zhǒng zhíwù de shēngzhǎng tèxìng.

      He studied the growth characteristics of this plant.

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