专 (zhuān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 专 (zhuān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 专 (zhuān) means "special; concentrated; expert". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 一.

Q: How do you write 专 stroke by stroke?

专 has 4 strokes. The radical is 一. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 专 and 丁?

专 (zhuān) and 丁 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 专?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 一. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 专?

Common words containing 专 include: 专家 (zhuān jiā) — expert; specialist; 专业 (zhuān yè) — major; profession; professional; 专门 (zhuān mén) — special; specialized; specifically.

How to Write 专

The character 专 (zhuān) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 一 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

专 is pronounced zhuān in Mandarin Chinese. It means special; concentrated; expert.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 专 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 专

专家 zhuān jiā

expert; specialist

专业 zhuān yè

major; profession; professional

专门 zhuān mén

special; specialized; specifically

Example Sentences

他是电脑方面的专家。

tā shì diàn nǎo fāng miàn de zhuān jiā

He is an expert in computers.

你的专业是什么？

nǐ de zhuān yè shì shén me

What is your major?

我专门来这里看你。

wǒ zhuān mén lái zhè lǐ kàn nǐ

I came here specifically to see you.

Similar Characters

丁 dīng

丂 kǎo

七 qī

Practice Writing 专 (zhuān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 专

What does 专 (zhuān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 专 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 专 and 丁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 专?

What common words use 专?

How to Write 专 (zhuān)