tōng

common
verb

Meaning of 粗通

粗通 means to have a smattering of knowledge; to know a little about something. Pronounced cū tōng.

  • to have a smattering of knowledge; to know a little about something

Definitions & Examples

duì
diǎn
yīn
yuè
tōng
èr
 
suàn
shàng
zhuān
jiā
 

He has a smattering of classical music but is not an expert.

tōng
 
cháng
duì
huà
méi
yǒu
wèn
 

She knows a little French and can handle daily conversations.

Zhè
wèi
lǎo
gōng
jiàng
suī
wèi
shàng
xué
 
què
tōng
wén
 
huì
jiǎn
dān
de
zhàng
 

Though he never went to school, this old craftsman is somewhat literate and can keep simple accounts.

zhǐ
shì
tōng
diàn
nǎo
cāo
zuò
 
de
chéng
hái
děi
zhǎo
bāng
máng
 

I only have a basic understanding of computer operation; I still need your help with complex programs.

Zài
tóu
lǐng
 
guò
tōng
mén
jìng
 
réng
xué
 

In the field of investment, he has only a rudimentary understanding and still needs to learn.