专长

zhuān cháng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. specialty
2. special knowledge or ability

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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短处

duǎn chù

shortcoming

缺点或不足，与专长（优点）形成对比

Synonyms

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特长

tè cháng

personal strength

二者均可指专门技能，但‘专长’侧重专业知识或能力，‘特长’更强调擅长的方面

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 发挥 (bring into play) or 有 (have): 发挥专长, 有专长.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with 专业 (major/specialty in an academic or occupational context); 专长 refers to personal expertise, not a formal discipline.

Example Sentences

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他的专长是电脑编程。

His specialty is computer programming.

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Child Words of 专长

length

chief

for a particular person, occasion, purpose

专长