HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
专 — special
- Reading
- zhuān
- Meaning
- special; expert; concentrated
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
专 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is zhuān and it means special; expert; concentrated. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
专 appears in everyday chinese words such as 专业 (major, specialty), 专门 (specialized, exclusive) and 专家 (expert, specialist).
Chinese words containing 专
Frequently asked questions
What does 专 mean in Chinese?
专 means special; expert; concentrated in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 专 read?
专 is read zhuān. Reading it inside real words — 专业 and 专门 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 专 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 专 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 专 in a word?
A common word containing 专 is 专业 (zhuān yè) — "major, specialty". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 专 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 专 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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