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Mandarin · pinyin zhuān mén

specialized; dedicated (to a particular field or purpose)
specially; specifically (for a particular purpose)
(of institutions, personnel etc) designated or assigned for a specific task; special

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門: mén · gate, door, entrance, opening; Kangxi radical 169
专: zhuān · monopolize, take sole possession
门: mén · gate, door, entrance, opening

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1–2 · zhuan1 men2

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