专 meaning and stroke order
Concentrated, specialized; to monopolize
How to write 专, stroke by stroke
4 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Meaning of 专
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- for a particular person, occasion, purpose
- focused on one thing
- special
- expert
- particular (to sth)
- concentrated
How 专 is built
Components of the character.
Radical: 一 (one), shared by 34 characters on this site.
How to remember 专
专 (zhuān) is built around 一, a single line, so think of it as keeping your mind on one thing only. The hook at the bottom is like a spindle turning around one point, staying focused.
专 rarely stands alone and usually appears in words about focus or specialization, such as 专心 (zhuānxīn), 专业 (zhuānyè) and 专门 (zhuānmén). Example: 他上课很专心。(Tā shàngkè hěn zhuānxīn.) He concentrates hard in class.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 专 (zhuān) with 传 (chuán, to pass on) and 转 (zhuǎn, to turn), which contain 专 as a part but add 亻 or 车. Also, 专 is written with four strokes and the bottom part is a single hooked stroke plus a dot, not 寸.
Common words with 专
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 专家 | zhuānjiā | expert; specialist | HSK 3 |
| 专业 | zhuānyè | specialty; specialized field | HSK 3 |
| 专门 | zhuānmén | specialized; dedicated (to a particular field or purpose); specially; specifically (for a | HSK 3 |
| 专题 | zhuāntí | specific topic (addressed by a book, lecture, TV program etc); article, report or program | HSK 3 |
| 专心 | zhuānxīn | to focus one's attention; to concentrate on (doing sth) | HSK 4 |
| 专辑 | zhuānjí | album; record (music) | HSK 5 |
| 专利 | zhuānlì | patent; sth uniquely enjoyed (or possessed etc) by a certain group of people | HSK 5 |
| 专用 | zhuānyòng | special; dedicated | HSK 6 |
| 专注 | zhuānzhù | to focus; to concentrate; to give one's full attention | HSK 7-9 |
| 专栏 | zhuānlán | special column | HSK 7-9 |
| 专长 | zhuāncháng | specialty; special knowledge or ability | HSK 7-9 |
| 专程 | zhuānchéng | specifically; specially (for that purpose) | HSK 7-9 |
| 专制 | zhuānzhì | autocracy; dictatorship | HSK 7-9 |
| 专卖店 | zhuānmàidiàn | specialty store | HSK 7-9 |
专 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Characters that contain 专
Learning 专 makes these easier to recognize and write.
Questions about 专
How many strokes are in 专?
专 is written with 4 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 专 mean?
专 (zhuān) means concentrated, specialized; to monopolize. A common word with it is 专家 (zhuānjiā), meaning "expert; specialist".
How do you pronounce 专?
专 is pronounced zhuān, in the first tone (high and level).
What is the radical of 专?
The radical of 专 is 一, which carries the idea of "one". Dictionaries list 专 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 专?
The traditional form of 专 is 專 and 耑. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 专 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 专 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 专 is part of the HSK 3 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard, and you are expected to write it by hand from HSK 3.
What is the difference between 专门 and 特别?
专门 (zhuānmén) means specifically for one purpose, as in 我专门来看你 (I came specially to see you). 特别 (tèbié) more often means especially or unusually, as in 特别好 (especially good).
How do I say what my major is using 专?
Use 专业 (zhuānyè). For example, 你的专业是什么？(Nǐ de zhuānyè shì shénme?) means What is your major?