Definition
专事 is a formal verb meaning 'to specialize in a particular task' or 'to be in charge of a designated responsibility'. It's a separable verb (离合词) — the object can split off the verb: 专其事 ('specialize in that task'). You'll mostly see it in written or formal contexts, not casual conversation.
v.o.
to specialize in (a task)to be in charge of (a designated duty)
Examples
- 专事。Tā zhuān shì gōngsī de rénlì zīyuán guǎnlǐ.He specializes in the company's human resources management.
- 专事。Zhège bùmén zhuān shì shìchǎng diàoyán gōngzuò.This department is in charge of market research work.
- ，。Tā zhuān qí shì duō nián, jīngyàn fēngfù.She has specialized in that task for many years and is very experienced.
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