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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "senior" or "experienced" with 资深 (zīshēn)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    资深 + (的 +) Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 资深 (zīshēn) means "senior" or "experienced" and is used to describe someone with deep expertise or long-standing experience in a particular field. It typically precedes a noun, as in 资深冲浪者 (experienced surfer) or 资深记者 (senior journalist). It conveys authority and credibility gained through years of practice.

    Examples

    • 她是一位资深的心理咨询师。

      Tā shì yī wèi zīshēn de xīnlǐ zīxúnshī.

      She is an experienced psychological counselor.

    • 这篇报道出自一位资深记者之手。

      Zhè piān bàodào chūzì yī wèi zīshēn jìzhě zhī shǒu.

      This report was written by a senior journalist.

    • 公司派了一位资深工程师来解决这个问题。

      Gōngsī pài le yī wèi zīshēn gōngchéngshī lái jiějué zhège wèntí.

      The company sent a senior engineer to solve this problem.

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