The difference between 特点 and 特质
Is there any difference between 特点 and 特质? Are they both used to mean "special or distinguishing characteristics"? Does one refer to objects and one to people? Thanks in advance for your help!

特质和特点，这些词有差别吗？

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The difference between 特点 and 特质
Is there any difference between 特点 and 特质? Are they both used to mean "special or distinguishing characteristics"? Does one refer to objects and one to people? Thanks in advance for your help!

特质和特点，这些词有差别吗？

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Hello Kendall. Good question. 
Yes, generally they both mean "special or distinguishing characteristics", although there are some differences.
特点 can refer to both objects and people.
特质 refers to people.

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Haha here are some examples：
特点： 她为了观察黑猩猩的行为特点,在野外与它们共同生活了三十多年。
            那个建筑最大的特点是三角形的大门。

特质：积极向上是所有成功者的特质。
           比较各国的文学作品，我们可以看到不同的文化特质。

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