专栏

• Pinyin: zhuān lán
• Hanzi breakdown: 专 = 一 + 寸 (specialized); 栏 = 木 + 兰 (railing, column)

Meaning

Column; special section; regular feature. A dedicated section in publications for a specific topic or writer.

A recurring section in newspapers, magazines, or websites devoted to a particular subject or authored by a specific writer. Also used for special sections on social media platforms. Implies regular, specialized content.

Examples

1. 他在报纸上开设了财经专栏。 He started a finance column in the newspaper.
2. 这位作家的专栏文章很受欢迎。 This writer’s column is very popular.
3. 网站新增了健康生活专栏。 The website added a new health and wellness column.

Usage Guide

Context: journalism, publishing, media

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 她是知名杂志的美食专栏作家。(She is a food columnist for a well-known magazine.)
• 这个专栏每周五更新一次。(This column is updated every Friday.)

Don't Say

• 书的专栏 — books don't have columns; use 章节 for book sections

Origin & History

专 (specialized) + 栏 (column, section)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal