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The ancient form of the character is much complicated. It originally means 'spindle'. It now means 'expert' (one's speciality). I guess 'spindle' is a speciality in the old time after all. It is also a Chinese last name.

Pronunciation: zhuan1

Meaning: expert; speciality; focus on sth.; concentrate; act without authorization.

Related Characters:
     Bo2 - plentiful; extensively

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