have a thorough grasp of; be proficient in
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to have a thorough understanding of; to be an expert in
literaryOften used to describe deep knowledge or mastery in a specific field, such as arts, law, or intricate matters. It implies profound insight beyond superficial knowledge.
Tā他
dòng洞
xiǎo晓
yīn音
lǜ律
，
néng能
fēn分
biàn辨
chū出
zuì最
xì细
wēi微
de的
yīn音
diào调
biàn变
huà化
。
He has a thorough grasp of musical theory and can discern the most subtle changes in pitch.
Zuò作
wéi为
zī资
shēn深
lǜ律
shī师
，
tā他
dòng洞
xiǎo晓
qí其
zhōng中
lì利
bì弊
，
zhī知
dào道
rú如
hé何
guī规
bì避
fēng风
xiǎn险
。
As a seasoned lawyer, he understands the pros and cons thoroughly and knows how to avoid risks.
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Zhè这
wèi位
xué学
zhě者
dòng洞
xiǎo晓
gǔ古
dài代
zhé哲
xué学
，
zhù著
zuò作
pō颇
fēng丰
。
This scholar is an expert in ancient philosophy and has authored many works.
Zhǐ只
yǒu有
dòng洞
xiǎo晓
shì市
chǎng场
guī规
lǜ律
，
cái才
néng能
zài在
shāng商
hǎi海
zhōng中
lì立
yú于
bù不
bài败
zhī之
dì地
。
Only by having a deep understanding of market principles can one remain invincible in the business world.