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掌握
zhǎngwò
Description
"掌握"是说一个人很会一件事，或者能控制某个东西。
"掌握" means that a person is very good at something or can control something.
学习新的东西以后，我们就可以掌握它。
After learning something new, we can掌握 it.
Meanings
掌握zhǎngwò
to master; to have a good command of
他已经掌握了这门语言。
He has already mastered this language.
掌握zhǎngwò
to control; to have in one's grasp
她掌握着公司的大权。
She holds the major power in the company.
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Notes
- Etymology
掌 means palm and 握 means to grasp, together meaning to hold in hand.
- Nuance
often used for skills, knowledge, information, or power.
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