zhuān

耑

Character · Adjective · VerbTraditional專

specialized; focused

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

adjective

specialized; focused; exclusive

The input indicates that '专' (zhuān) is a variant form of '端' (duān) in some archaic contexts, but in modern usage, they are distinct. This definition reflects the modern meaning of '专' as requested by the note '另见1786页zhuān“专”。'

Tā他
shì是
jì计
suàn算
jī机
lǐng领
yù域
de的
zhuān专
jiā家
 。

He is an expert in the field of computer science.

Zhè这
xiàng项
jì技
shù术
shì是
běn本
gōng公
sī司
zhuān专
yòng用
de的
 。

This technology is exclusive to our company.

2.

verb

to monopolize; to control exclusively

literary

A classical usage meaning to centralize control or power. Archaic literary register.

Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
 ,
quán权
lì力
cháng常
zhuān专
yú于
yī一
rén人
zhī之
shǒu手
 。

In ancient times, power was often monopolized by one person.

Tā他
zhuān专
quán权
bá跋
hù扈
 ,
yǐn引
qǐ起
zhòng众
nù怒
 。

His monopolization of power and arrogance aroused public anger.