专业 (zhuānyè) — major; specialty; professional
HSK 3 | noun / adjective | major field of study; specialized skill or knowledge
专业 (zhuānyè)
专业 refers to a field of specialization, such as a university major, a professional trade, or the quality of being highly skilled and expert.
Meanings
- [noun] a major or field of study at a university or college
- [noun] a specialty; a specific professional skill or area of expertise
- [adjective] professional; specialized; expert-level
Example Sentences
你的专业是什么？ Nǐ de zhuānyè shì shénme? What is your major?
他是专业的厨师，做的菜非常好吃。 Tā shì zhuānyè de chúshī, zuò de cài fēicháng hǎochī. He is a professional chef; the food he makes is delicious.
我学的专业是计算机科学。 Wǒ xué de zhuānyè shì jìsuànjī kēxué. The major I am studying is computer science.
这家公司提供专业的法律服务。 Zhè jiā gōngsī tígōng zhuānyè de fǎlǜ fúwù. This company provides professional legal services.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 专业知识 (zhuānyè zhīshi) | specialized knowledge |
| 专业技能 (zhuānyè jìnéng) | professional skills |
| 学专业 (xué zhuānyè) | to study a major |
| 专业人士 (zhuānyè rénshì) | professional person |
| 非常专业 (fēicháng zhuānyè) | very professional |
Memory Hook
Think of 专 (focused) plus 业 (work or industry): someone who focuses all their energy on one line of work is a true 专业 professional.