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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
特制tèzhìspecialHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #8913, Very Hard
特制tèzhìuniqueHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #8913, Very Hard
tèzhì(te4zhi4)te zhi T4
  1. 1special
  2. 2unique
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March 24, 2026

特制tèzhì(te4zhi4)

The term '特制' refers to something that is specially made or customized for a particular purpose. It conveys a sense of uniqueness and specificity, often used in contexts such as products, services, or events that are tailored to meet specific needs.

Strokes18Frequency#8913DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, custom-made items often symbolize thoughtfulness and care, making '特制' products particularly valued in gifts and business settings, where personalization is appreciated.

Memory tip

Think of '特' (tè) as 'tasty' because it's special, and '制' (zhì) as 'to create'—imagine a chef creating a unique dish that is specially prepared. Visualize a chef in a restaurant making a unique dish just for you, highlighting its special nature.

Meanings of 特制

tèzhì(te4zhi4)
1special
2unique
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特制Simplified
18Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

特制 (tèzhì) vs 定制 (dìngzhì) — use 特制 for items that are specially made with a unique quality, while 定制 emphasizes customization based on specific requirements.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing '特制' with '特定' (specific) or using it in inappropriate contexts, such as casual settings where a simple adjective would suffice. It is generally used in formal contexts, particularly in marketing or product descriptions.

HSK Study Tips

While '特制' itself is not an HSK word, it relates to HSK Level 4 vocabulary concerning descriptions of items or services. Students should focus on the nuances of adjectives and how they modify nouns in different contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse '特制' by applying it to general items rather than those that are custom-made, saying things like '特制水' (special water) instead of using it for more tailored products like '特制礼物' (special gift).

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Component characters

特tèspecial
HSK 610 strokes牛
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制zhìsystem
HSK 68 strokes刂
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How to say special in Chinese

“special” in Chinese is特制tèzhì

The term '特制' refers to something that is specially made or customized for a particular purpose. It conveys a sense of uniqueness and specificity, often used in contexts such as products, services, or events that are tailored to meet specific needs.

When to use 特制

Common mistakes include confusing '特制' with '特定' (specific) or using it in inappropriate contexts, such as casual settings where a simple adjective would suffice. It is generally used in formal contexts, particularly in marketing or product descriptions.

特制 or something close to it

特制 (tèzhì) vs 定制 (dìngzhì) — use 特制 for items that are specially made with a unique quality, while 定制 emphasizes customization based on specific requirements.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse '特制' by applying it to general items rather than those that are custom-made, saying things like '特制水' (special water) instead of using it for more tailored products like '特制礼物' (special gift).

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Yes, '特制' is often used to describe food items that are specially prepared or customized, such as a dish created for a special occasion.

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