- 特种部队 tèzhǒngbùduì special forcesspecial forces; special technical military units trained for specific tasks and environments
- 特种兵 tèzhǒngbīng specialized military branchA technical branch of the military that performs specialized tasks, such as engineering, signals, or chemical defense
- 特种空勤团 tèzhǒngkōngqíntuán Special Air ServiceSpecial Air Service (SAS), a special forces unit of the British Army
- 特种考试 tèzhǒngkǎoshì specialized civil service examA specific type of civil service examination in Taiwan held for specialized roles outside of the general and higher-level exams.
- 特种工艺 tèzhǒnggōngyì specialized handicraftA handicraft technique using specialized materials and technical skills; also refers to the high-quality products resulting from these techniques.
- 特种警察 tèzhǒngjǐngchá SWAT teamSpecialized police unit trained for high-risk or unusual missions like anti-terrorism and riot control; also refers to an individual member of such a unit
- 特种邮票 tèzhǒngyóupiào special stampPostage stamps issued for a specific purpose or to commemorate a particular event, theme, or anniversary.
- 特种行业 tèzhǒnghángyè special businessesbusinesses regulated by public security organs for social order reasons, such as hotels, pawnshops, and auction houses