English–Chinese

“major” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhuān yè

Example

我的专业是计算机科学。wǒ de zhuān yè shì jì suàn jī kē xué

My major is computer science.

Illustration for 专业 (major)

How to say “major” in Chinese

“Major” in Chinese is 专业 (zhuān yè).

A defined area of study or work that requires focused knowledge and training.

Full entry for 专业: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 专业

她对专业很感兴趣。tā duì zhuān yè hén gǎn xìng qù

She is very interested in her major.

Tips for using 专业

  • In everyday Chinese, the word can describe work that shows expert skill, so it is not limited to a person's occupation or formal job title.

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