Definition
行家 (hángjia) refers to an expert or connoisseur who has deep practical experience in a specific trade or hobby, often gained through hands-on work. It's more colloquial than 专家 (zhuānjiā), which implies formal professional or academic expertise, and focuses on insider know-how rather than theoretical knowledge.
noun
expertconnoisseurveteran (in a particular field)
Examples
- 行家。Tā shì yí wèi zhēnzhèng de hóngjiǔ háng jia.He is a true connoisseur of red wine.
- 行家。Mǎi zhūbǎo zhīqián zuì hǎo wènwen háng jia de yìjiàn.It's best to ask an expert's opinion before buying jewelry.
- ，行家。Zài shūfǎ fāngmiàn, tā suàn de shàng shì ge lǎo háng jia le.In calligraphy, he can be considered a veteran expert.
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