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掌握

zhǎngwò

Description

“掌握”的意思是能够很好地控制或熟练地会用一样东西,比如知识、语言或技术。

The meaning of "掌握" is to be able to control or skillfully use something well, such as knowledge, language, or skills.

我们常说“掌握一门外语”或“掌握技术”。

We often say "掌握一门外语" (to master a foreign language) or "掌握技术" (to master a skill).

Meanings

掌握zhǎngwò

to master; to have a good command of

他掌握了三种语言。

He has mastered three languages.

掌握zhǎngwò

to control; to be in charge of

这件事由他来掌握。

He is in charge of this matter.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    掌 (palm) + 握 (to grasp) — literally 'to hold in the palm', hence to master or control.

  • Nuance

    掌握 stresses skilled control or command; 学会 just means having learned something.

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