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Distinctive in Chinese

distinctive · HSK 5

独特 dú tè

  1. 独 dú alone
  2. 特 tè special

这家店的装修很独特。 This shop's decor is very distinctive.

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How do you say distinctive in Chinese?

Distinctive in Chinese is 独特 (dú tè). You can also say 个性 (gè xìng), 特色 (tè sè).

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