内行 (nèi háng) — (adjective) expert, experienced, knowledgeable in a specific field; (noun) an expert, a professional

Definition

内行 stresses hands-on experience in a specific field, used as both adjective and noun. Pairs naturally with 外行 ('layperson/amateur') as its opposite; 行家 is a near-synonym noun for 'connoisseur.'

adjective
expertexperiencedknowledgeable in a specific field
noun
an experta professional
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Examples

  • 内行
    Tā duì pēng rèn fēi cháng nèi háng.
    He is very experienced in cooking.
  • 内行
    Zài zhè jiàn shì shàng, tā suàn shì gè nèi háng.
    In this matter, he counts as an expert.
  • 内行
    Xiū lǐ qì chē yào zhǎo gè nèi háng, bú yào zì jǐ luàn nòng.
    To fix a car, you need to find an expert; don't mess with it yourself.

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