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“master” in Chinese

Chinese

Also大师 (dà shī) · 师父 (shī fù)

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhǎng wò

Example

我已经掌握了这个技能。wǒ yǐ jīng zhǎng wò le zhè ge jì néng

I have already mastered this skill.

Illustration for 掌握 (master)

How to say “master” in Chinese

“Master” in Chinese is 掌握 (zhǎng wò).

Knowledge, a skill, or a situation sits securely in the hand, no longer slipping away when it must be understood or handled.

Full entry for 掌握: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 掌握

学习新知识时,要花时间才能掌握这些概念。xué xí xīn zhī shí shí yào huā shí jiān cái néng zhǎng wò zhè xiē gài niàn

When learning something new, it takes time to master these concepts.

Tips for using 掌握

  • Its meaning is not limited to expert-level achievement; everyday study, work, and practical skills can all be described this way.

Other Chinese words for “master”

他是音乐界的大师,大家都尊敬他。tā shì yīn yuè jiè de dà shī dà jiā dōu zūn jìng tā

He is a master of music, and everyone respects him.

别人都叫他师父,他很有威信。bié rén dōu jiào tā shī fù tā hěn yǒu wēi xìn

Everyone calls him Master, and he commands great respect.

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