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Definition
An expert, veteran, or highly experienced professional in a particular field.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of respect for someone who has accumulated deep, practical experience over a long period. It implies a level of wisdom that goes beyond mere academic knowledge or formal training. You will often hear it used when someone is seeking advice or looking for a reliable person to solve a difficult problem.
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He has been in this industry for many years; he is an expert.
If you get an expert to handle this, there definitely won't be any issues.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general terms for experts like 專家. 老行專 specifically emphasizes long-term immersion in a particular trade or industry, whereas 專家 can refer to someone with high-level theoretical knowledge who may lack practical field experience.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
