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March 24, 2026
专门(專門)zhuānmén(zhuan1men2)
专门 (zhuān mén) refers to something that is specialized or tailored for a specific purpose. It can denote a specialist in a field or a service that is customized to meet particular needs, often used in professional or academic contexts.
Strokes7Frequency#3024DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
The concept of specialization is deeply rooted in Chinese culture, particularly in the academic and professional spheres, where individuals often pursue highly focused fields of study or work.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'special' (专) door ('门') that only certain specialists can enter. This door represents the exclusive access specialists have to their specific areas of expertise, making it memorable that 专门 is about specialization.
Meanings of 专门
zhuānmén(zhuan1men2)
1specialist
2specialized
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About 专门
专门Simplified
專門Traditional
7Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#3024Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
专门 (zhuānmén) vs 特殊 (tèshū) — choose 专门 for a focus on specialization or tailored services, while 特殊 emphasizes uniqueness or rarity.
Usage Notes
Be cautious of the context in which you use 专门, as it is more formal and often used in professional settings. Common collocations include 专门研究 (specialized study) and 专门为 (specifically for). Avoid using it in overly casual conversations, as it may come off as too formal.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 专门 connects with related vocabulary in professional contexts, such as 专业 (zhuānyè, major or profession) and 专家 (zhuānjiā, expert). Focus on using it in sentences that denote a specific field of expertise.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 专门 with 一般 (yībān, general), using it incorrectly in casual contexts. For example, saying '我一般喜欢这个' (I generally like this) instead of '我专门喜欢这个' (I specialize in liking this) can lead to confusion.
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专门 (zhuān mén) refers to something that is specialized or tailored for a specific purpose. It can denote a specialist in a field or a service that is customized to meet particular needs, often used in professional or academic contexts.
When to use 专门
Be cautious of the context in which you use 专门, as it is more formal and often used in professional settings. Common collocations include 专门研究 (specialized study) and 专门为 (specifically for). Avoid using it in overly casual conversations, as it may come off as too formal.
专门 or something close to it
专门 (zhuānmén) vs 特殊 (tèshū) — choose 专门 for a focus on specialization or tailored services, while 特殊 emphasizes uniqueness or rarity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 专门 with 一般 (yībān, general), using it incorrectly in casual contexts. For example, saying '我一般喜欢这个' (I generally like this) instead of '我专门喜欢这个' (I specialize in liking this) can lead to confusion.
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Grammar Patterns of 专门
专门 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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____做这些菜的餐馆既有毫不起眼的也有价格昂贵的。
There are restaurants, both humble and expensive, that specialize in them.
