HSK · Level 54
105 words
Chinese word
行家
Pronunciation
Pinyinháng jia
Meaning
- nounexpert
Example
这项工作需要一个行家来完成。zhè xiàng gōng zuò xū yào yí gè háng jia lái wán chéng
This job requires an expert to complete it.
More examples
讨论专业问题时，最好听听行家的意见。tǎo lùn zhuān yè wèn tí shí zuì hǎo tīng tīng háng jia de yì jiàn
When discussing professional matters, it is best to listen to an expert's opinion.
Core concept
A person whose deep experience in a field turns knowledge into reliable practical skill.
Common phrases
老行家lǎo háng jia
seasoned expert
行家的意见háng jia de yì jiàn
expert's opinion
Similar words
专家zhuān jiā: A person with deep knowledge and research experience in a particular field.
内行nèi háng: A knowledgeable insider with rich practical experience in a job or field.
能手néng shǒu: A person who is especially skilled at technical or hands-on work.
老手láo shǒu: A seasoned worker who has long experience and knows how to handle the job.
Definition in Chinese
在某一行业或技能上有丰富经验和熟练技巧的人。zài mǒu yì háng yè huò jì néng shàng yǒu fēng fù jīng yàn hé shú liàn jì qiǎo de rén
Word origin
行 (háng, "line of work") + 家 (jiā, "a person skilled in a field") forms a noun for an established practitioner in a particular trade or skill.
Usage tips
- It can describe a knowledgeable judge of quality, not only someone who performs the work, so it suits discussions of food, art, tools, and other goods.
Other meanings
- masternoun
- connoisseurnoun
Opposites
- 外行人wài háng rénamateurnoun
Related words
- 老行家lǎo háng jiaseasoned expertnoun
- 行家里手háng jiā lí shǒumasternoun