Meanings of 内行
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AI Study Notes for 内行
行家 (hángjiā) - use 内行 for someone who is skilled in a specific area, while 行家 implies a recognized expert or authority in a broader sense.
Be careful not to confuse 内行 with 行外 (háng wài), which means 'outsider'. The term is informal and often used in casual conversations. It is commonly collocated with fields like 'technology', 'art', or 'medicine' to specify expertise.
Although 内行 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to HSK 3 and 4 words like '专业 (zhuān yè)' meaning 'major' or 'specialty'. Focus on understanding context as this term often appears in discussions about careers and professions.
Learners often mistakenly use 内行 to refer to general knowledge. For example, saying '他是一个内行的学生' (He is an expert student) is incorrect; it should specify a field, like '他是一个内行的工程师' (He is an expert engineer).
Pronunciation of 内行
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How to say expert in Chinese
“expert” in Chinese is内行
内行 (nèi háng) refers to someone who is an expert, adept, or experienced in a particular field. It is commonly used to describe professionals who have a deep understanding and skill in their area of work, distinguishing them from novices or amateurs.
When to use 内行
Be careful not to confuse 内行 with 行外 (háng wài), which means 'outsider'. The term is informal and often used in casual conversations. It is commonly collocated with fields like 'technology', 'art', or 'medicine' to specify expertise.
内行 or something close to it
行家 (hángjiā) - use 内行 for someone who is skilled in a specific area, while 行家 implies a recognized expert or authority in a broader sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 内行 to refer to general knowledge. For example, saying '他是一个内行的学生' (He is an expert student) is incorrect; it should specify a field, like '他是一个内行的工程师' (He is an expert engineer).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 内行
Not exactly; 内行 implies a level of expertise and experience, so it's better suited for professionals.
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