No. 1,684 in Chinese
专门
"专门" means "specialized" or "dedicated."
In a sentence
他专门学习中文以便更好地与中国客户沟通。
He specializes in studying Chinese to better communicate with Chinese clients.
Here, "专门" indicates that the individual focuses exclusively on studying Chinese with a specific purpose.
这家餐厅专门提供意大利菜。
This restaurant specializes in serving Italian cuisine.
In this sentence, "专门" denotes that the restaurant is dedicated to cooking and serving Italian dishes.
我买了一把专门用来剪纸的剪刀。
I bought a pair of scissors specifically designed for cutting paper.
Here, "专门" conveys that the scissors are intended exclusively for the purpose of cutting paper.
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