Business relationships can be just as influential as personal ones in our daily lives, if you spend a lot of time at work. My fellow teachers and I are constantly interacting with one another, and this makes our lives richer and more fun, and it makes us better teachers! If you work in an office, or have any role in a company (where Mandarin is spoken), and are cultivating relationships, this is a great word to know:
"资深 (zīshēn)" 
Particularly in the business field, you can use "资深 (zīshēn)" to compliment your partners who have rich work experience in any specific field. I use this with teachers who are older, wiser and have more experience than me. It has helped to closen our relationship and cultivate a deeper friendship. They feel respect every time I use it.
So what does it mean, exactly?
资深 (zīshēn): adj. senior; elder.
Example:
Jack shì yì míng zīshēn de dǎoyǎn.
Jack 是 一 名 资深 的 导演.
Jack is a senior director.
But what’s the real meaning of these characters, when broken down?
资 (zī): n.
资 (zī) also can be expressed with "资历 (zīlì)" here which means qualifications and record of service, seniority.
深 (shēn): adj. deep, far.
Do you see how this is a great compliment when you’re working side by side with someone, day in and day out, at the office...Read More
1. Annie is a "资深 (zīshēn)" staff member in the Apple company. Which of the following statements is correct, in relation to this sentence?
A. Annie has worked for a long time in the Apple company and has good work experience.
B. Annie has worked for a long time in the Apple company but has poor work experience.
C. Annie is a seller in the Apple company.
D. Annie is not a seller in the Apple company.
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