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HSK 7-9Word · Verb

proficient; expert; master

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1.

verb

to be proficient; to be expert; to master (a subject, skill, or field)

formal

Used to describe a deep, thorough understanding and high skill level. Often applied to academic subjects, technical skills, or professional knowledge.

Tā他
jīng精
tōng通
yī医
lǐ理
 ,
shì是
wèi位
míng名
yī医
 。

He is proficient in medical theory and is a renowned doctor.

Tā她
jīng精
tōng通
sān三
guó国
yǔ语
yán言
 ,
zài在
guó国
jì际
mào贸
yì易
zhōng中
fēi非
cháng常
yǒu有
yōu优
shì势
 。

She is fluent in three languages, which gives her a great advantage in international trade.

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Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
shī师
fu傅
jīng精
tōng通
mù木
gōng工
shǒu手
yì艺
 ,
zuò做
chū出
lái来
de的
jiā家
jù具
fēi非
cháng常
jīng精
zhì致
 。

This master craftsman is an expert in woodworking; the furniture he makes is extremely exquisite.

Yào要
xiǎng想
jīng精
tōng通
yī一
mén门
biān编
chéng程
yǔ语
yán言
 ,
bì必
xū须
jiān坚
chí持
liàn练
xí习
hé和
shí实
jiàn践
 。

To master a programming language, you must persist in practice and hands-on application.

Tā他
zài在
jīng经
jì济
xué学
lǐng领
yù域
fēi非
cháng常
jīng精
tōng通
 。

He is highly knowledgeable in the field of economics.