专用

zhuānyòng

special

HSK 6

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The word "专用" (zhuānyòng) means "dedicated" or "exclusive use". It describes something designed or reserved for a specific purpose, person, or group. It often appears in contexts involving equipment, facilities, or resources that are not shared with others.

Common Collocations

These collocations emphasize exclusivity and restriction to a particular use or user.

Usage Notes

When using "专用", the speaker implies exclusivity and restriction. It is often used in formal or technical contexts but can appear in everyday speech when emphasizing that something is not for general use. Avoid confusing "专用" with "专门" (zhuānmén), which means "specialized" or "special" but focuses more on the manner or intent rather than exclusivity.

Summary

Use "专用" to indicate that an object or resource is exclusively for a particular use or group. It helps clarify restrictions and specialized functions in conversation and writing.

Example Sentences

这台机器是专用设备,只能用来生产电子产品。

Zhè tái jīqì shì zhuānyòng shèbèi, zhǐ néng yòng lái shēngchǎn diànzǐ

This machine is specialized equipment, only used for producing electronic

公司为员工提供了专用的停车位。

Gōngsī wèi yuángōng tígōng le zhuānyòng de tíngchē wèi.

The company provides dedicated parking spaces for employees.

这条路是专用车道,非机动车不能进入。

Zhè tiáo lù shì zhuānyòng chēdào, fēi jīdòngchē bùnéng jìnrù.

This road is a dedicated lane; non-motor vehicles are not allowed to enter.