专业

• 拼音: zhuān yè
• 汉字拆解: 专 = simplified from 專, meaning to concentrate; 业 = simplified from 業, originally depicting a musical instrument stand, extended to mean industry or work

含义

Major; profession; speciality; professional. Refers to a field of study or indicates professional-level skill.

Has two main uses: as a noun meaning one's university major or professional field, and as an adjective meaning 'professional' or 'specialised.' In everyday speech, calling someone or something 专业 is a compliment meaning highly skilled or well-done. Very frequently used in both academic and casual contexts.

例句

1. 你大学学的是什么专业？
2. 她的表演非常专业。
3. 选专业的时候要考虑自己的兴趣。

用法指南

语境: education, career, compliment

语气: respectful

正确说法

• 我的专业是计算机科学。(My major is computer science.)
• 你拍的照片真专业！(The photos you took are really professional!)

错误说法

• 他很专业地吃了一碗面。(Don't use 专业 for mundane everyday actions like eating — it sounds odd; 专业 implies trained skill or expertise)

起源与历史

专 (specialise) + 业 (occupation, industry). Together: a specialised occupation or field of study.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal