资深

• Pinyin: zī shēn
• Hanzi breakdown: 资 = 次 + 贝 (qualifications); 深 = 氵 + 罙 (deep)

Meaning

Senior; veteran; experienced. Having extensive experience and expertise in a particular field.

Used to describe professionals with considerable experience and recognized expertise. Often appears in titles or descriptions to indicate authority and credibility. Common in media, academia, and corporate settings.

Examples

1. 他是一位资深记者。 He is a veteran journalist.
2. 公司聘请了资深顾问来指导项目。 The company hired a senior advisor to guide the project.
3. 这家医院有多位资深专家坐诊。 This hospital has several senior specialists on duty.

Usage Guide

Context: professional, media, corporate

Tone: respectful

Do Say

• 资深编辑审核了这篇报道。(A senior editor reviewed this report.)
• 作为资深从业者，他的意见很有参考价值。(As a veteran practitioner, his opinions are very valuable.)

Don't Say

• 资深学生 — students cannot be 资深; use 高年级 for senior students

Origin & History

资 (qualifications) + 深 (deep, profound)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal