Chinese word

精通

Pronunciation

Pinyinjīng tōng

Meaning

  • verbbe proficient in

Example

精通英语的老师很多。jīng tōng yīng yǔ de lǎo shī hěn duō

There are many teachers who are proficient in English.

Illustration for 精通 (be proficient in)

More examples

工程师精通技术，解决了复杂的故障。gōng chéng shī jīng tōng jì shù jiě jué le fù zá de gù zhàng

The engineer was proficient in technology and solved a complex fault.

Core concept

Knowledge and skill that run through an entire field, allowing flexible handling of its problems.

Common phrases

  • 精通技术jīng tōng jì shù

    be proficient in technology

  • 精通某项技能jīng tōng mǒu xiàng jì néng

    be proficient in a skill

Similar words

掌握zhǎng wò: Having a solid grasp of the main knowledge or skills and using them accurately.
熟悉shú xī: Knowing a subject well from regular familiarity with its details and ways of doing things.
了解liáo jiě: Grasping the details of a matter or the facts of a situation.
擅长shàn cháng: Having strong ability in a particular skill or activity and getting effective results.

Definition in Chinese

对某一学科、技能或领域具有很高的熟练度和深入的了解，能够在该方面自如处理和应用。duì mǒu yì xué kē jì néng huò lǐng yù jù yǒu hěn gāo de shú liàn dù hé shēn rù de liáo jiě néng gòu zài gāi fāng miàn zì rú chú lǐ hé yìng yòng

Word origin

精 (jīng, "fine and thorough") + 通 (tōng, "pass through or reach") presents mastery as knowledge that extends throughout a subject rather than stopping at basic familiarity.

Usage tips

  • Chinese normally places the field, language, or skill directly after this verb, making the phrase behave as a verb with an object rather than as an English-style adjective.

Other meanings

  • know wellverb

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