be proficient in; be familiar with
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to be proficient in; to have a thorough knowledge of; to be well-versed in
formalOften used for deep familiarity with a field, skill, or area of knowledge. It implies more than just basic familiarity; it suggests expertise and long experience. Commonly used in formal or written contexts.
Tā他
ān谙
shú熟
dāng当
dì地
de的
dì地
lǐ理
huán环
jìng境
。
He is thoroughly familiar with the local geography.
Gōng公
sī司
xū需
yào要
ān谙
shú熟
jīng经
jì济
guǎn管
lǐ理
de的
rén人
cái才
。
The company needs personnel who are proficient in economic management.
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Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
jiào教
shòu授
ān谙
shú熟
Zhōng中
guó国
gǔ古
dài代
wén文
xué学
。
This elderly professor is deeply versed in ancient Chinese literature.
Yào要
xiǎng想
chéng成
gōng功
，
bì必
xū须
ān谙
shú熟
háng行
yè业
guī规
zé则
。
To succeed, one must be well-versed in the rules of the industry.
Tā她
zì自
xiǎo小
xué学
xí习
gāng钢
qín琴
，
zǎo早
yǐ已
ān谙
shú熟
gè各
zhǒng种
yǎn演
zòu奏
jì技
qiǎo巧
。
She has been learning piano since childhood and is long since proficient in various performance techniques.