Meaning and Usage
"专职" (zhuānzhí) refers to dedicating oneself fully to a particular job or role, typically implying full-time employment or exclusive focus on a specific duty. It contrasts with part-time or multitasking roles.
Common Contexts
It is often used in professional settings to describe full-time positions, such as "专职教师" (full-time teacher) or "专职会计" (full-time accountant). It can also describe someone who dedicates themselves exclusively to a non-professional role, like "专职照顾孩子" (full-time caregiver for children).
Collocations and Patterns
- 专职 + 职业/岗位 (full-time + profession/position): emphasizes exclusive commitment.
- 选择专职 + 动作 (choose to be full-time + action): highlights a deliberate decision to focus on one role.
Nuances
Using "专职" implies a serious, exclusive commitment to the role, often with the expectation of consistent work hours or responsibilities. It is more formal and specific than simply saying "工作" (work). Avoid confusing it with "兼职" (part-time), which indicates a less than full-time commitment.