occupation; profession; professional
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
occupation; profession; vocation; job
Refers to one's regular employment or career, which is the primary source of livelihood. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Tā他
de的
zhí职
yè业
shì是
yī医
shēng生
。
His profession is that of a doctor.
Xuǎn选
zé择
hé合
shì适
de的
zhí职
yè业
duì对
rén人
shēng生
hěn很
zhòng重
yào要
。
Choosing a suitable occupation is very important for one's life.
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Tā她
zài在
kǎo考
lǜ虑
huàn换
yí一
gè个
zhí职
yè业
。
She is considering changing her profession.
adjective
professional; occupational
An attributive adjective used to describe things related to a profession, as opposed to being amateur or recreational.
Tā他
shì是
yí一
wèi位
zhí职
yè业
zú足
qiú球
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
。
He is a professional soccer player.
Zhè这
gè个
jù剧
tuán团
shì是
yí一
gè个
zhí职
yè业
jù剧
tuán团
。
This theater troupe is a professional troupe.
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Tā他
jiē接
shòu受
le了
zhí职
yè业
péi培
xùn训
。
He received professional training.