Definition
精通 means to have deep, thorough mastery of a subject or skill — it implies expert-level knowledge, stronger than 熟悉 (familiar with) or 擅长/善于 (good at). 掌握 also means 'to master' but often includes the idea of controlling or grasping (e.g., a situation), while 精通 focuses purely on proficiency in a field.
verb
to master (a subject)to be proficient in
Examples
- 精通。Tā jīng tōng liǎng zhǒng yǔyán.He is proficient in two languages.
- ，精通。Jīngguò duō nián xuéxí, tā zhōngyú jīng tōng le zhè mén jìyì.After years of study, he finally mastered this craft.
- 精通，。Yào jīng tōng shūfǎ, xūyào dàliàng liànxí.To master calligraphy, you need a lot of practice.
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