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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
专人zhuānrénspecialistHSK 7, unknown, 6 strokes, rank #23023, Very Hard
专人zhuānrénperson appointed for specific taskHSK 7, unknown, 6 strokes, rank #23023, Very Hard
zhuānrén(zhuan1ren2)zhuan ren T1
  1. 1specialist
  2. 2person appointed for specific task
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March 24, 2026

专人(專人)zhuānrén(zhuan1ren2)

专人 (zhuān rén) refers to a specialist or a person who is appointed to carry out a specific task or responsibility. This term is often used in professional contexts where expertise is required, such as in business or technical fields.

Strokes6Frequency#23023DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese workplaces, having specialized roles is crucial for efficiency and is often reflected in job titles. The concept of 专人 underscores the importance placed on expertise and accountability in professional settings.

Memory tip

Think of 专 (zhuān) as a 'special' character because it looks like a person (亻) who is focused (专) on their task. Imagine a dedicated specialist wearing a badge that says '专人' while performing their duties.

Meanings of 专人

zhuānrén(zhuan1ren2)
1specialist
2person appointed for specific task
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About 专人

专人Simplified
專人Traditional
6Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

专员 (zhuānyuán) refers to a commissioner or official with specific duties, while 专人 (zhuānrén) emphasizes a specialist appointed for a particular task.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include using 专人 in overly casual contexts; it is more appropriate in formal or professional settings. Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing it, as mispronouncing '专' can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

专人 is not explicitly included in the current HSK vocabulary lists, but it could be relevant for learners aiming for HSK Level 4 or above, where more specialized vocabulary appears. Focus on understanding the components of this term and how it relates to other words about professions and roles.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 专人 with 普通人 (pǔtōngrén), meaning 'ordinary person', failing to recognize the specialization aspect. Remember that 专人 specifically refers to someone with expertise.

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Component characters

专zhuānfor a particular person, occasion, purpose
HSK 44 strokes一
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人rénman
HSK 12 strokes人
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How to say specialist in Chinese

“specialist” in Chinese is专人zhuānrén

专人 (zhuān rén) refers to a specialist or a person who is appointed to carry out a specific task or responsibility. This term is often used in professional contexts where expertise is required, such as in business or technical fields.

When to use 专人

Common mistakes include using 专人 in overly casual contexts; it is more appropriate in formal or professional settings. Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing it, as mispronouncing '专' can change the meaning.

专人 or something close to it

专员 (zhuānyuán) refers to a commissioner or official with specific duties, while 专人 (zhuānrén) emphasizes a specialist appointed for a particular task.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 专人 with 普通人 (pǔtōngrén), meaning 'ordinary person', failing to recognize the specialization aspect. Remember that 专人 specifically refers to someone with expertise.

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专人 means a specialist or a designated person responsible for a specific task.

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