TOPIK · Level 116
15 words
Korean word
전문
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheonmun
Meaning
- nounexpertise
Example
그는 전문 지식이 많다.keu neun cheon mun chi si gi man ta
He has a lot of expertise.
More examples
이 일은 전문 지식이 필요하다.i i reun cheon mun chi si gi pi ryo ha da
This work requires specialized knowledge.
Core concept
Knowledge or skill gathered and focused in one particular field.
Common phrases
전문 지식cheon mun chi sik
specialized knowledge
전문 분야cheon mun pu nya
specialized field
전문 용어cheon mun yong eo
technical term
Similar words
전문성cheonmunseong: The degree of specialized knowledge and ability in a particular field.
전문가cheonmunga: A person with highly developed knowledge or skill in a particular field.
전공cheongong: A main academic field studied in depth at a school or university.
특기teukkki: A personal skill or activity performed especially well.
Definition in Korean
어떤 분야에 대해 깊이 있는 지식이나 기술을 가진 상태나 그런 지식이 집중된 분야 자체를 이르는 말.eo tteon pu nya e tae hae ki pi in neun chi si gi na ki su reul ka jin sang tae na keu reon chi si gi chip jjung doen pu nya cha che reul i reu neun mal
Word origin
The Sino-Korean compound joins the ideas of being dedicated and a domain, describing knowledge concentrated in one area.
Usage tips
- 전문 (jeonmun, "specialized knowledge or field") often appears before another noun to show a focused area, which helps identify it as a field word rather than a job title.
Other meanings
- specialtynoun
Opposites
- 일반ilbangeneralitynoun
Related words
- 전문가cheonmungaexpertnoun
- 전문성cheonmunseongexpertisenoun
- 전문화cheonmunhwaspecializationnoun