特殊

特殊 téshū

Special

What 特殊 means

  1. Special

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特殊 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
殊
shū
Unique (different)

How to write 特殊

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特殊 in a sentence

这是一个特殊的情况。
Zhè shì yí ge tèshū de qíngkuàng.
This is a special situation.
他有特殊的要求。
Tā yǒu tèshū de yāoqiú.
He has particular requirements.

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What does 特殊 mean in English?

特殊 is pronounced téshū and means Special.

How do you pronounce 特殊?

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

What are the characters in 特殊?

特殊 is written with 2 characters: 特 (tè / té) Special (unusual - extremely - secret agent); Male animal, 殊 (shū) Unique (different). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 特殊 an HSK word?

Yes — 特殊 is on the official HSK 5 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 5 page.

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