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March 24, 2026
专业(專業)zhuānyè(zhuan1ye4)
The term '专业' (zhuānyè) refers to a specialized field or area of study, often associated with one's major in a university context. It can also denote a profession or a specific area of expertise in a work environment, emphasizing the focus on particular skills or knowledge.
Frequency#1668DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, the choice of a '专业' is often a significant decision for students, influencing their future career prospects and social status. Certain fields, like engineering or medicine, are highly respected and sought after.
Memory Tip
Think of '专业' as a 'special' (专) 'field' (业) where one becomes an expert. Imagine a farmer (业) who only grows one type of plant (专) to become the best at it. This imagery links the components to the concept of specialization.
Meanings of 专业
zhuānyè(zhuan1ye4)
1specialty
2specialized field
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About 专业
专业Simplified
專業Traditional
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名形词xíngróngcíadj-noun (adj.-n.)Part of Speech
#1668Frequency Rank
门Measure Word
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
专业 (zhuānyè) vs 行业 (hángyè): Use 专业 when referring to a specific area of study or expertise, while 行业 is more about the broader industry or sector.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of '专业' as a 'special' (专) 'field' (业) where one becomes an expert. Imagine a farmer (业) who only grows one type of plant (专) to become the best at it. This imagery links the components to the concept of specialization.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse '专业' with related terms like '领域' (field) or '行业' (industry), but '专业' specifically refers to one's area of study or expertise. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in academic and professional discussions.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, '专业' connects well with other vocabulary related to education and careers, such as '学习' (study) and '职业' (occupation). Students should focus on using it to describe their own studies or career paths.
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, the choice of a '专业' is often a significant decision for students, influencing their future career prospects and social status. Certain fields, like engineering or medicine, are highly respected and sought after.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse '专业' by saying '我专业' (wǒ zhuānyè) without specifying the field, which sounds incomplete. The correct structure is '我的专业是...' (wǒ de zhuānyè shì...) followed by the specific field of study.
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Grammar Patterns of 专业
专业 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Specialist subjects are full of pitfalls for the unwary.
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他不是个不知羞耻的人，他只是个专业人士。
tā bù shì gè bù zhī xiū chǐ de rén， ， tā zhī shì gè zhuān yè rén。
He was not a dishonourable man, he was merely a professional.
Cultural Notes for 专业
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese society, the choice of a '专业' is often a significant decision for students, influencing their future career prospects and social status. Certain fields, like engineering or medicine, are highly respected and sought after.
Frequently Asked Questions about 专业
'专业' specifically refers to a field of study or major, while '领域' is broader and can refer to any area of knowledge or activity.
'专业' is typically used in formal contexts, so it’s best to reserve it for academic or professional fields rather than casual hobbies.
You can say '我的专业是...' (wǒ de zhuānyè shì...) followed by your major.
