特定

特定 tèdìng

Specific (special - particular)

特定 in a sentence HSK 6 teding

What 特定 means

  1. Specific (special - particular)

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特定 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

特
tè / té
Special (unusual - extremely - secret agent); Male animal
定
dìng
Decide (order - calm - definitely)

How to write 特定

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特定 in a sentence

这个词只在特定场合使用。
Zhège cí zhǐ zài tèdìng chǎnghé shǐyòng.
This word is used only on specific occasions.
药物要在特定条件下保存。
Yàowù yào zài tèdìng tiáojiàn xià bǎocún.
Medicines must be stored under specific conditions.

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Questions about 特定

What does 特定 mean in English?

特定 is pronounced tèdìng and means Specific (special - particular).

How do you pronounce 特定?

特定 is tèdìng in pinyin — written teding without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 特定?

特定 is written with 2 characters: 特 (tè / té) Special (unusual - extremely - secret agent); Male animal, 定 (dìng) Decide (order - calm - definitely). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 特定 an HSK word?

Yes — 特定 is on the official HSK 6 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 6 page.

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