特长

• Pinyin: tè cháng
• Desglose de hanzi: 特 = 牜(cow) + 寺 (temple) — special; 长 = long, strong point

Significado

Talento especial; punto fuerte.

Refers to abilities that set a person apart, often asked about in job interviews, school applications, or introductions. Can include artistic, athletic, technical, or interpersonal skills.

Ejemplos

1. 请在简历上写明你的特长，这对面试很重要。
2. 她的特长是弹钢琴，从五岁就开始学了。
3. 每个人都有自己的特长，关键是要找到并发挥它。

Guía de uso

Contexto: education, career, introductions

Tono: professional

Correcto

• 你有什么特长？(What are your special skills?)
• 这是我的特长。(This is my forte.)

Incorrecto

• 把基本能力说成'特长' (Don't call basic abilities like typing 特长 — it should be something distinctive)

Origen e historia

特 means special, 长 means strong point — a special strength.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal