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专辑 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
专辑zhuānjíalbumHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #3624, Very Hard
专辑zhuānjírecord (music)HSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #3624, Very Hard
专辑zhuānjíspecial collection of printed or broadcast materialHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #3624, Very Hard
zhuānjí(zhuan1ji2) T1
  1. 1album
  2. 2record (music)
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March 24, 2026

专辑(專輯)zhuānjí(zhuan1ji2)

专辑 (zhuān jí) refers to an album, specifically a collection of music tracks or a compilation of related works, often centered around a theme or artist. It can also denote a special collection of printed or broadcast material, such as a magazine issue or documentary series.

Strokes17Frequency#3624DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, music albums often have a significant cultural impact, with many artists releasing special themed albums that reflect societal trends or issues, making '专辑' not just a product but a cultural artifact.

Memory Tip

Imagine a musician focusing on a special theme for their album, creating a '专' (special) collection of songs. The '辑' (compilation) part sounds like 'gathering,' helping you remember that this word is about bringing together music or content.

Meanings of 专辑

zhuānjí(zhuan1ji2)
1album
2record (music)
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About 专辑

专辑Simplified
專輯Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 专辑

Quick Contrast

专辑 (album) vs 录音 (recording) — use 专辑 when referring to a collection of music tracks, while 录音 refers to a single audio recording.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include using '专辑' only for music, while it can also refer to special collections in other media. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts. Be mindful of the tone; the first tone (zhuān) must be pronounced accurately to convey the correct meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While '专辑' is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it can be useful for learners at the intermediate level (HSK 3-4) as it relates to media and entertainment, which are common topics in language practice. Focus on related vocabulary like '音乐' (music) and '歌曲' (song).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '专辑' with '专注' (focus) due to the similar prefix. Remember that '专' in '专辑' refers to a special collection rather than concentration.

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Component Characters

专zhuānfor a particular person, occasion, purpose
HSK 44 strokes一
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辑jíto gather up
HSK 613 strokes车
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How to say album in Chinese

“album” in Chinese is专辑zhuānjí

专辑 (zhuān jí) refers to an album, specifically a collection of music tracks or a compilation of related works, often centered around a theme or artist. It can also denote a special collection of printed or broadcast material, such as a magazine issue or documentary series.

When to use 专辑

Common mistakes include using '专辑' only for music, while it can also refer to special collections in other media. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts. Be mindful of the tone; the first tone (zhuān) must be pronounced accurately to convey the correct meaning.

专辑 or something close to it

专辑 (album) vs 录音 (recording) — use 专辑 when referring to a collection of music tracks, while 录音 refers to a single audio recording.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '专辑' with '专注' (focus) due to the similar prefix. Remember that '专' in '专辑' refers to a special collection rather than concentration.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 专辑

Yes, '专辑' can refer to any special collection, including magazine issues or documentary series.

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