专 Stroke Order — How to Write 专
专 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 一, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
专 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 专:一
Radical: 一 + 3 more strokes
专 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhuān
Meanings of 专 in Chinese
1
zhuān专
Sole, exclusive, or concentrated on one thing; specializing.
她专心致志地阅读，完全沉浸在故事中。
She read with single-minded devotion, completely immersed in the story.
To exclusively control and possess something, such as a patent or a special vehicle.
这辆车是我的专车，其他人不能随便使用。
This car is my exclusive vehicle; others cannot use it casually.
Common Words and Phrases with 专
1
A special project or case that requires dedicated attention, often handled by a specific team.
公司成立了一个专案组，专门负责新产品的市场调研和开发。
The company established a special project team specifically responsible for market research and development of new products.
2
a specialist
公司正在寻找在人工智能领域有深厚造诣的专才。
The company is looking for specialists with deep expertise in the field of artificial intelligence.
3
a special messenger or an urgent errand
为了确保文件的及时送达，公司特地派出了专差
To ensure the timely delivery of the documents, the company specifically dispatched a special messenger.
4
A special performance or show, often designed for a particular audience or featuring a specific type of program.
为了庆祝电影上映十周年，影院将举办一系列经典电影的专场放映。
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the film's release, the cinema will host a series of special screenings of classic movies.
5
dedicated car
公司为高级管理人员配备了专车，方便他们日常出行。
The company provides dedicated cars for senior executives, making their daily commutes more convenient.
6
a high-ranking local official governing a city
老园长在这里倾注了毕生心血，对这座植物园的每一株花草都了如指掌，是名副其实的‘专城’之人，将园区打理得生机勃勃。
The old director has dedicated his entire life here, intimately familiar with every plant and flower in this botanical garden. He is truly the 'master of this domain,' managing the garden with vibrant life.
7
specially; wholeheartedly; for a special purpose
我专诚前来，希望能为你带来一些帮助。
I specifically and wholeheartedly came, hoping to offer you some help.
8
to make a special trip; specifically for a particular purpose or occasion
我专程去书店购买了一本新发行的科幻小说。
I made a special trip to the bookstore to buy a newly released science fiction novel.
9
special dispatch
他从巴黎发回了一篇关于时尚周的专电。
He sent an exclusive report on Fashion Week from Paris via telegram.
10
to make an arbitrary decision; to act dictatorially or arbitrarily
他这种不听取他人意见，专断独行的工作方式，让团队成员感到很不满
His working style, which involves not listening to others and making arbitrary decisions, has left the team members feeling very dissatisfied.
11
to specialize in; to focus on a particular field of study or work.
这家餐厅专攻地道的中式糕点。
This restaurant specializes in authentic Chinese pastries.
12
A special issue or number of a publication dedicated to a specific topic.
这期杂志是关于人工智能的专号。
This issue of the magazine is a special issue on artificial intelligence.
13
Domineering and imperious.
那位经理的专横态度让团队成员感到不满。
The manager's domineering attitude made the team members feel dissatisfied.
14
Imperious and despotic; domineering and arrogant.
那个老板的专横跋扈让许多员工感到压抑和不满。
That boss's overbearing and tyrannical behavior made many employees feel suppressed and dissatisfied.
15
A special or private plane designated for a specific person, group, or purpose, not a scheduled commercial flight.
为了在偏远地区进行紧急医疗援助，慈善机构租用了一架专机运送物资和医生。
To provide emergency medical aid in a remote area, the charity organization chartered a special plane to transport supplies and doctors.
16
A person with extensive knowledge or skill in a particular field.
这位教授是研究古生物学的顶级专家。
This professor is a top expert in paleontology.
More words with 专
- dǔ笃zhuān专Deeply dedicated, Highly committed
- zhuān专xīn心Concentrate, Focus
- zhuān专yè业Professional, Major
- zhuān专zhù注focus, concentrate
- zhuān专jí辑album, special issue
- zhuān专jiā家men们experts, specialists
- zhuān专lì利patent, patented
- zhuān专mài卖Exclusive sale, Monopoly
- zhuān专rén人designated person, specific person
- zhuān专shǔ属exclusive, dedicated
- zhuān专tí题feature, special topic
- zhuān专yī一focused, single-minded
- zhuān专yíng营exclusive, monopoly
- zhuān专zhù注yú于focus on, concentrate on
- zhuān专zhù著monograph, treatise
- zhuān专jīng精specialize, expertise
- zhuān专lùn论monograph, treatise
- zhuān专mén门specialized, specifically
- zhuān专cháng长specialty, expertise
- zhuān专àn案zǔ组special investigation team, task force
Idioms with 专
- zhuān专jīng精tán覃sī思focus intently on specialized, profound contemplation
- zhuān专kuǎn款zhuān专yòng用earmark funds for specific use
- zhuān专xīn心yī一yì意focus one's mind and attention wholeheartedly
- zhuān专xīn心yī一zhì志to concentrate wholeheartedly
- zhuān专xīn心zhì致zhì志concentrate one's attention wholeheartedly
- zhuān专yù欲nán难chéng成Personal will alone makes things hard
- dú独cái裁zhuān专duàn断autocratic and arbitrary decision-making
- dú独duàn断zhuān专xíng行act arbitrarily without consulting others
- yòu又hóng红yòu又zhuān专both ideologically sound and professionally competent
- bù不gǎn敢zì自zhuān专unwilling to act on one's own initiative
- shàn擅hè壑zhuān专qiū丘indulge in nature's beauty
- wǔ武duàn断zhuān专héng横arbitrary and domineering
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Open the tool →Questions about 专
What does 专 mean in Chinese?
专 (zhuān) means “Sole, exclusive, or concentrated on one thing; specializing” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 专?
专 is pronounced zhuān in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 专 have?
专 has 4 strokes.
How do you write 专?
专 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 一. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 专?
The radical of 专 is 一.