专利

zhuānlì

HSK 6

专利 — zhuānlì

1. patent; exclusive right granted for an invention or innovation; monopoly over a technical invention

   这家公司申请了一项专利。 zhèjiā gōngsī shēnqǐng le yīxiàng zhuānlì — This company applied for a patent.

2. something uniquely enjoyed or possessed by a certain group; exclusive privilege or monopoly (figurative use)

   在那个圈子里，人脉是他们的专利。 zài nàge quānzilǐ rénmài shì tāmen de zhuānlì — In that circle, connections are their exclusive privilege.