Definitions
(adjective)
specialized; professional
(verb)
to focus on; to concentrate on
(noun)
specialty
About
The character 专, with its traditional form 專, is structurally composed of 叀, representing a spinning wheel, and 寸, denoting hand action, which together originally signified the process of spinning thread. This concrete activity implied concentrated effort on a single task, thereby generating the abstract meanings of focus and exclusivity. Over time, the character's application shifted from the literal act to describe specialized knowledge, professional expertise, and dedicated attention. The simplified form 专 originated from cursive adaptations of the traditional character, reflecting a graphical simplification while retaining the conceptual essence derived from its etymological roots.
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他专门学习中文。
我有专业的知识。
她专心做作业。
这是专用设备。
我们需要专家帮助。
他专注于科学研究。
公司设立了专门部门。
这本专辑专门收集了民歌。