Definition
专门 (zhuān mén) as an adverb means 'specially/for a specific purpose' — it's a general, everyday word for doing something intentionally for a reason. 特地 (tè dì) is similar but often implies extra effort or courtesy; 专程 emphasizes traveling a distance for a purpose. As an adjective, 专门 ('dedicated/specialized') contrasts with 专业 (zhuān yè) 'professional', which refers to a field of expertise (e.g. your major).
adverb
speciallyspecificallyfor a particular purpose
adjective
specializedprofessionaldedicated
Examples
- 专门。Wǒ zhuān mén lái zhǎo nǐ shāngliang yí jiàn shì.I came specially to discuss a matter with you.
- 专门。Zhè shì yì jiā zhuān mén zuò Zhōngwén péixùn de xuéxiào.This is a school specialized in Chinese training.
- 专门,HSK。Tā zhuān mén xué le sān nián, jiù shì wèile kǎo guò HSK sì jí.He studied specifically for three years just to pass HSK Level 4.
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