No. 423 in Chinese
专业
"专业" means "major" or "specialty" in academics or a "profession/expertise" in a field.
In a sentence
我的专业是计算机科学。
My major is Computer Science.
In this sentence, "专业" refers to an academic major or field of specialization in school.
他在设计方面非常专业。
He is very professional in the field of design.
Here, "专业" is used to describe someone as being professional or having expertise in a certain domain.
这家医院以其专业的医疗服务而闻名。
This hospital is known for its professional medical services.
In this case, "专业" qualifies "服务" (services) as professional, emphasizing quality and expertise.
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