专业

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Meaning and Usage

"专业" (zhuān yè) primarily refers to a specialized field of study or profession. It can mean a college major, a professional skill set, or a person with expertise in a certain area.

Common Contexts

It is often used to talk about academic majors (e.g., 计算专业), professional skills (专业技能), or professionals themselves (专业人士). The word implies a high level of training or knowledge.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 专业人士: professional person, used when emphasizing expertise.
  • 专业技能: professional skills, highlighting technical or specialized abilities.
  • 专业摄影: professional photographer, a common compound showing occupation.

Nuances

Using "专业" suggests formal training or recognized competence, distinguishing from casual or amateur involvement. It is more formal and precise than words like "行业" (industry) or "工作" (work).

Common Confusion

Don't confuse "专业" with "专门" (zhuānmén), which means "specialized" or "specifically" but functions more as an adverb or adjective describing purpose rather than a noun for a field or profession.

Example Sentences

He studies the computer science major at university.

This problem requires a professional to solve it.

Her professional skills are very strong and suitable for this job.

He is a professional photographer; the photos he takes have a strong

We need professional advice to improve the product.