专 (zhuān) - specialized & focused

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zhuān ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 一

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专 · zhuān

specialized;

focused;

expert;

to concentrate on one thing;

exclusive

specializedfocusedexpert

Usage highlights

specialistspecialtyconcentrateexclusive interviewprofessionalpatent

Synonyms

  • 专长— specialty, expertise
  • 专注— concentrated, focused
  • 专门— specialized, particular

Antonyms

  • 泛— general, extensive
  • 杂— mixed, miscellaneous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a specialist in Chinese medicine (中医专家).
  • This is my specialty (我的专长).
  • I will focus on studying (专心学习).
  • This is an exclusive interview (专访).

Collocations

  • specialist(专家)
  • specialty(专长)
  • concentrate(专心)
  • exclusive interview(专访)
  • professional(专业)
  • patent(专利)

Idioms

  • Single-minded devotion(专心致志)
  • Expert in one field(业有专攻)
  • Love exclusively(情有独钟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a spinning wheel, representing focused, continuous motion.
  • In modern usage, conveys dedication, expertise, and specialization.
  • Valued in educational and professional contexts for its association with mastery.

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