B1 noun Neutral

전문

/t͡ɕʌ̹nmun/

A specific field of study or work that someone focuses on and knows very well.

Examples

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1

이 식당은 비빔밥 전문이에요.

This restaurant specializes in bibimbap.

2

해당 사안은 전문 위원회의 검토가 필요합니다.

This matter requires review by a professional committee.

3

그건 내 전공이자 전문이야.

That's my major and my specialty.

Word Family

Noun
전문
Adverb
전문적으로
Adjective
전문적
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Memory Tip

Jeon-mun: 'Jeon' (entire/focus) + 'Mun' (gate). Entering one specific gate of knowledge.

Quick Quiz

복잡한 법률 문제는 _______가에게 물어봐야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 전문

Examples

1

이 식당은 비빔밥 전문이에요.

everyday

This restaurant specializes in bibimbap.

2

해당 사안은 전문 위원회의 검토가 필요합니다.

formal

This matter requires review by a professional committee.

3

그건 내 전공이자 전문이야.

informal

That's my major and my specialty.

4

학술지는 전문적인 내용을 포함하고 있다.

academic

Academic journals contain professional content.

5

전문 경영인을 영입하기로 결정했습니다.

business

We decided to recruit a professional manager.

Word Family

Noun
전문
Adverb
전문적으로
Adjective
전문적

Common Collocations

전문 지식 expert knowledge
전문 분야 field of expertise
전문가 expert/specialist
전문 기술 professional skill
전문 서적 professional books

Common Phrases

전문점

specialty store

전문직

professional job

전문 용어

technical terminology

Often Confused With

전문 vs 전공

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Usage Notes

Often used as a prefix or with '적' to describe professional qualities.

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Common Mistakes

Using '전문' when '전공' (academic major) is more appropriate in a school context.

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Memory Tip

Jeon-mun: 'Jeon' (entire/focus) + 'Mun' (gate). Entering one specific gate of knowledge.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 專門 (jeon-mun), meaning specialized gate.

Grammar Patterns

~ 전문이다 전문적으로 배우다

Quick Quiz

복잡한 법률 문제는 _______가에게 물어봐야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 전문

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