行家 (háng jia) — expert, connoisseur, veteran (in a particular field)
Definition
行家 emphasizes hands-on experience and taste, not academic credentials — closer to 内行 ('insider') than to 专家 ('credentialed specialist'). Often used for connoisseurs of food, antiques, calligraphy, etc.
noun
expertconnoisseurveteran (in a particular field)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 行家。Tā shì yí wèi zhēn zhèng de hóng jiǔ háng jia.He is a true connoisseur of red wine.
- 行家。Mǎi zhū bǎo zhī qián zuì hǎo wèn wèn háng jia de yì jiàn.It's best to ask an expert's opinion before buying jewelry.
- ，行家。Zài shū fǎ fāng miàn, tā suàn dé shàng shì gè lǎo háng jia le.In calligraphy, he can be considered a veteran expert.
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