内行

nèiháng

expert

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"内行" (nèiháng) refers to someone who is an expert or skilled professional in a particular field. It is often used to describe people with deep knowledge or practical experience.

Common Contexts

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation when distinguishing between experts and non-experts. For example, you might say "内行" to praise someone's expertise.

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

Using "内行" implies practical competence, not just theoretical knowledge. It can be used both as a noun and an adjective. Avoid confusing it with "专家" which is more formal and academic.

Tips

When you want to emphasize someone's hands-on skill or insider knowledge, "内行" is the right choice. It often appears in contexts involving trades, crafts, or specialized skills.

Example Sentences

他是这方面的内行,解决问题很快。

Tā shì zhè fāngmiàn de nèiháng, jiějué wèntí hěn kuài.

He is an expert in this area and solves problems quickly.

虽然我不是内行,但我能理解你的意思。

Suīrán wǒ bù shì nèiháng, dàn wǒ néng lǐjiě nǐ de yìsi.

Although I am not an expert, I can understand your meaning.

买电子产品最好找内行帮忙,避免买到假货。

Mǎi diànzǐ chǎnpǐn zuì hǎo zhǎo nèiháng bāngmáng, bìmiǎn mǎi dào jiǎhuò.

It's best to ask an expert for help when buying electronics to avoid