特 (tè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 特 (tè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 特 (tè) means "Special / Unique". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 牛.

Q: How do you write 特 stroke by stroke?

特 has 10 strokes. The radical is 牛. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 特 and 牦?

特 (tè) and 牦 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 特?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 牛. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 特?

Common words containing 特 include: 特别 (tè bié) — Special / Especially; 特点 (tè diǎn) — Characteristic / Point of interest; 特意 (tè yì) — Specially / Intentionally.

How to Write 特

The character 特 (tè) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 牛 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

特 is pronounced tè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Special / Unique.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 特 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 特

特别 tè bié

Special / Especially

特点 tè diǎn

Characteristic / Point of interest

特意 tè yì

Specially / Intentionally

Example Sentences

今天的天气特别好。

jīn tiān de tiān qì tè bié hǎo

The weather today is especially good.

这个地方很有特点。

zhè ge dì fāng hěn yǒu tè diǎn

This place has unique characteristics.

我特意买礼物送给你。

wǒ tè yì mǎi lǐ wù sòng gěi nǐ

I specially bought a gift for you.

Similar Characters

牦 máo

牧 mù

物 wù

Practice Writing 特 (tè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 特

What does 特 (tè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 特 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 特 and 牦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 特?

What common words use 特?

How to Write 特 (tè)