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March 24, 2026
专职(專職)zhuānzhí(zhuan1zhi2)
专职 (zhuān zhí) refers to a position or role that is dedicated to a specific task or responsibility, often implying full-time commitment. It is commonly used in professional contexts to describe someone whose primary duty is focused on a particular area, such as a 专职教师 (full-time teacher) or 专职律师 (full-time lawyer).
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Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 专职 is significant in the workplace, reflecting the value placed on dedication and specialization in one's career. Many professions require a 专职 status to ensure quality and commitment.
Memory Tip
Think of 专 (zhuān) as 'special' with a focus on a specific task, and 职 (zhí) relating to 'position' or 'duty'. Imagine a dedicated worker wearing a badge that says '专职' to emphasize their commitment to a single, special job.
Meanings of 专职
zhuānzhí(zhuan1zhi2)
1special duty
2assigned full time to a task
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About 专职
专职Simplified
專職Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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专门 (zhuānmén) - use 专职 when emphasizing a full-time or dedicated role, while 专门 can refer to specialization without the full-time implication.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 专 (zhuān) as 'special' with a focus on a specific task, and 职 (zhí) relating to 'position' or 'duty'. Imagine a dedicated worker wearing a badge that says '专职' to emphasize their commitment to a single, special job.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 专职 with part-time roles, as it specifically denotes full-time commitment to a duty. It is more formal and should be used in professional contexts, often paired with terms like '工作' (work) or '人员' (personnel).
HSK Study Tips
While 专职 is not officially listed in the HSK vocabulary, it can be beneficial for learners at HSK 5 and above, especially those interested in business or professional settings. Focus on recognizing its usage in job descriptions and professional conversations.
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 专职 is significant in the workplace, reflecting the value placed on dedication and specialization in one's career. Many professions require a 专职 status to ensure quality and commitment.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 专职 for part-time roles, saying something like '我是一名专职学生' (I am a full-time student) when they mean part-time. The correct phrase for part-time students is '兼职学生'.
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Cultural Notes for 专职
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In China, the concept of 专职 is significant in the workplace, reflecting the value placed on dedication and specialization in one's career. Many professions require a 专职 status to ensure quality and commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions about 专职
It means that a person is fully dedicated to a specific job or task, often implying they work on it full-time.
No, 专职 specifically refers to full-time roles, so using it for part-time work would be incorrect.
Yes, it is primarily used in formal or professional settings.
