Definition
特异 (tè yì) is a stative verb that can carry either a positive or negative connotation, depending on context. It can mean 'superfine' or 'exceptionally good' (often used for products or materials), 'distinctive' in a neutral or positive sense (a unique style or feature), or 'peculiar' in a slightly negative or unusual sense (behavior, appearance). The exact meaning is determined by the noun it modifies and the surrounding discourse.
v.p.
(of quality) superfineexceptionally gooddistinctiveuniquepeculiarunusual
Examples
- 特异，。Zhè zhǒng cháyè de pǐnzhì fēicháng tè yì, jiàgé yě hěn gāo.This tea is of superfine quality, and the price is also high.
- 特异，。Tā de huìhuà fēnggé hěn tè yì, yì yǎn jiù néng rèn chūlái.His painting style is very distinctive; you can recognize it at a glance.
- 特异，。Tā de xíngwéi yǒuxiē tè yì, dàjiā dōu juéde qíguài.His behavior is a bit peculiar, and everyone finds it strange.
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