มืออาชีพ
professional
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This word refers to a professional or describes someone’s work, skills, or conduct as professional.
professional
A person who works professionally in a field and has the skills and experience the work requires.
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งานนี้ต้องใช้มืออาชีพ ŋaan níi tɔ̂ŋ cháy mʉʉaachîip This job requires a professional. งานนี้ต้องใช้มืออาชีพ details
Learning notes
Explanation
มือ means “hand” but also appears in words referring to skill or a person with a particular level of skill. อาชีพ means “occupation” or “profession.” Together, they convey the idea of a professional. After an occupation, it describes professional status: ช่างภาพมืออาชีพ means “a professional photographer.” To describe how someone works, a common pattern is ทำงานอย่างมืออาชีพ, “work professionally.” When used as an assessment, it can praise preparation, reliability, and appropriate conduct as well as technical skill. ความเป็นมืออาชีพ is a common expression meaning “professionalism.” The usual classifier for counting people described as มืออาชีพ is คน.
Usage
Use it to describe professional athletes, photographers, and other practitioners, to assess someone’s work or conduct, or to advertise a team’s competence. It is a standard word used in everyday conversation and workplace settings.
Caution
Context determines whether the word describes professional status or professional standards. Someone pursuing a hobby can still work or behave professionally. Its counterpart มือสมัครเล่น means “amateur” and does not necessarily imply poor skill. Keep this distinct from มือใหม่, meaning “beginner.”
Differences from similar words
1 professional synonyms
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ผู้เชี่ยวชาญ means an expert with in-depth knowledge or advanced skills in a particular field. มืออาชีพ emphasizes professional practice and the ability to do the job well.