特征

特

tè

征

徵

zhe̅ng

characteristic / diagnostic property / distinctive feature / trait

Characters and words in 特征

特

tè = t + e4

special / unique / distinguished / especially / unusual / very / abbr. for 特克斯[te4 ke4 si1], tex

特 = 寺 + 牛 : Tecumseh has a very special mount: In contrast to the other Indians he rides a bull. Moreover, the bull is so special that it meditates in front of the Buddhist shrine in the elevator's bathroom together with Tecumseh.

征

zhe̅ng = zh + (e)ng1

journey / trip / expedition / to go on long campaign / to attack

征

徵

zhe̅ng = zh + (e)ng1

to invite / to recruit / to levy (taxes) / to draft (troops) / phenomenon / symptom / characteristic sign (used as proof) / evidence

征 = 彳 + 正 : James II of England (zh) recruited (征) the stick figure (正) to join him on an expedition (征). Legend has it that an ancient civilization left their black sneakers (彳) in front of the engine ((e)ng1). After they dug up most of the ground they finally find the sneakers.