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专业 — meaning in English

zhuān yè

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English meaning

  • pro noun A point or reason in favor of something, usually discussed alongside its "cons."
  • professional adjective Relating to or meeting the standards of a skilled occupation.
  • proficient adj Skilled and competent, especially through practice.
  • vocational adjective Relating to training for a specific trade or skill, rather than general academic study.

Senses

专业 is used for these senses in English:

  • pro A professional sportsman.
  • professional Of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the (usually high) standards of a profession.
  • professional A person who earns their living from a specified activity.
  • proficient An expert.
  • vocational (of education) That provides a special skill rather than academic knowledge.

pro — full definition

  1. noun A point or reason in favor of something, usually discussed alongside its "cons."
  2. noun Short for "professional," especially someone who plays a sport or does a job for a living rather than as an amateur.
  3. adj Professional; done to a high, expert standard.
  4. prep In favor of; supporting.

professional — full definition

  1. adjective Relating to or meeting the standards of a skilled occupation.
  2. adjective Doing an activity for pay rather than as a hobby.
  3. noun A person who works in, or is skilled at, a particular occupation.

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