獨特 distinctive, but 獨具?
A way to remember, peculiar--relate this word to a Peking U(niv.)--liar like someone we are familiar with. the latter also mean special property, suit you all as well.
荆古代名楚，用来做刑仗。楚又称“荆楚”，受鞭叫“受楚”。 “楚”字有“痛苦”，荆作妇发钗，称妻为“拙荆”，“披荆斩棘”, “荆天棘地”。
Take a Tai-chi ward off strike dang --you must learn self-defense to protect your dang
