特型 (tè xíng) is a distinguishing word (区别词) that means 'special type' or 'specific model'. It usually appears before a noun, describing something that has a unique shape, size, or purpose. The most common cultural use is in 特型演员 ('special-type actor'), referring to actors who specialize in playing a particular historical character (e.g., Mao Zedong). In technical contexts, it also appears in 特型螺丝 ('special-shaped screw') or 特型车 ('special-purpose vehicle').