特徴 vs. 特長: Most People Don’t Know How to Use Them
What is the difference between “特徴 and 特長“? Which is used as the meaning of “a strong point”? After reading this, you would be answering this question. Let me introduce what their subtle differences are and how you correctly use them such as native speakers today!
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark-circle” wrap=”i”] 特徴 (tokuchou)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”arrow-right-2″ wrap=”span”] Characteristics / 特征 / 특징 / Đặc trưng
“特徴” means “Characteristics” and which has been used as the meaning of “unique qualities that make something or someone different from others”. The basic way to use it is “Aの特徴はBだ。(The characteristic of A is B.)”, etc. For instance, “このテレビの特徴は小さい画面だ。(The characteristic of this TV is a small screen.)”, etc. The tips for using it are that “特徴” is used as the meaning of “UNIQUE POINTS FROM OTHERS” which is used for both “GOOD and BAD meaning”. Everybody could use it both in daily conversations as casual and in business situations as formal, such as “このテレビの特徴は小さい画面だよ。(The characteristic of this TV is a small screen.)” as casual and “このテレビの特徴は小さい画面です。(The characteristic of this TV is a small screen.)” as polite and lastly, “このテレビの特徴は小さい画面になります。(The characteristic of this TV is a small screen.)” as formal. We’re not sure if a small screen is good or not, however, it’s a unique point. That is “特徴“.
このテレビの特徴は小さい画面だよ。 (The characteristic of this TV is a small screen.) (这台电视的特点是小屏幕。) (이 텔레비전의 특징은 작은 화면이야.) (Đặc trưng của cái ti vi này là màn hình nhỏ gọn đấy.)
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このワインの特徴を説明してくれませんか？ (Can you describe the characteristics of this wine?) (你能说明一下这款酒的特点吗？) (이 와인의 특징을 설명해 주시겠어요?) (Bạn có thể giải thích cho tôi đặc trưng của loại rượu này không?)
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それってどんな特徴があるの？ (What kind of characteristic does that have?) (那它有什么特点？) (그건 어떤 특징이 있어?) (Cái đó thì có điểm gì đặc trưng?)
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大阪って特徴的な言葉づかいだよね？ (I think a regional accent which is characteristic of Osaka, huh?) (在大阪会说一种特别的方言对吧？) (오사카는 말투가 특징적이지?) (Osaka có cách dùng từ ngữ đặc trưng nhỉ?)
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[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark-circle” wrap=”i”] 特長 (tokuchou)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”arrow-right-2″ wrap=”span”] Strong point / 特长 / 특별한 장점 / Ưu điểm
“特長” means “Strong point” and which has been used as the meaning of “a particular skill or ability that a person or a thing has:”. The basic way to use it is “Aの特長はBだ。(The strong point of A is B.)”, etc. For instance, “このテレビの特長は大きい画面だ。(The strong point of this TV is a big screen.)”, etc. The tips for using it are that “特長” is used as the meaning of “something at which one EXCELS” which is used only for “GOOD meaning”. Everybody could use it both in daily conversations as casual and in business situations as formal, such as “このテレビの特長は大きい画面だよ。(The strong point of this TV is a small screen.)” as casual and “このテレビの特長は大きい画面です。(The strong point of this TV is a small screen.)” as polite and lastly, “このテレビの特長は大きい画面になります。(The strong point of this TV is a small screen.)” as formal. We’re not sure if a small screen is good or not, however, it’s a unique point. That is “特長“.
新しいアイフォンの特長って何？ (What’s the strong point the new iPhone?) (新款iPhone有什么特长？) (새로운 아이폰의 특별한 장점은 뭐야?) (Ưu điểm của Iphone mới là gì vậy?)
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