専 (zhuān) - Specialize & exclusive

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zhuān ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

志

専 · zhuān

Specialize;

exclusive;

concentrate on one thing;

monopolize.

Specializeexclusiveconcentrate on one thing

Usage highlights

SpecializationExpertMajor field of studyExclusive useMonopolyExclusive possession

Synonyms

  • 特— special, particular
  • 専ら— exclusively, solely
  • 専門— specialty, specialization

Antonyms

  • 広— wide, broad
  • 汎— general, universal
  • 普— ordinary, common

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He specializes in computer science (専攻 computer science).
  • This is a special express train (専用特急).
  • She has exclusive rights to the property (専有権).
  • The company monopolizes the market (市場を専有する).

Collocations

  • Specialization(専門)
  • Expert(専門家)
  • Major field of study(専攻)
  • Exclusive use(専用)
  • Monopoly(専売)
  • Exclusive possession(専有)

Idioms

  • To monopolize power(権力を専断する)
  • Specialized knowledge(専門知識)
  • Exclusive interview(独占インタビュー)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally derived from the concept of spinning thread around a spindle, representing concentration on a single task.
  • In Japanese, 専 is commonly used in academic and professional contexts to denote specialization and expertise.
  • The character appears in many compound words related to exclusivity and professional focus.

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