to master; to grasp; to control
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Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to master; to grasp; to have a thorough understanding and command of something
Used for skills, knowledge, principles, or abstract concepts. Often implies proficiency gained through learning or experience.
Tā他
yǐ已
jīng经
wán完
quán全
zhǎng掌
wò握
le了
zhè这
mén门
xīn新
jì技
shù术
。
He has already completely mastered this new technology.
Xué学
xí习
yǔ语
yán言
de的
guān关
jiàn键
shì是
zhǎng掌
wò握
jī基
běn本
de的
yǔ语
fǎ法
guī规
zé则
。
The key to learning a language is to grasp the basic grammar rules.
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Tā她
zhǎng掌
wò握
le了
duō多
zhǒng种
wài外
yǔ语
。
She has mastered several foreign languages.
Wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
zhǎng掌
wò握
zì自
jǐ己
de的
mìng命
yùn运
。
We must take control of our own destiny.
verb
to control; to be in charge of; to hold (power, authority)
Used for meetings, political power, situations, or resources. Emphasizes having authority and the ability to direct.
Tā他
fù负
zé责
zhǎng掌
wò握
zhè这
cì次
zhòng重
yào要
huì会
yì议
de的
jìn进
chéng程
。
He is responsible for controlling the progress of this important meeting.
Nà那
ge个
zhèng政
dǎng党
yǐ已
jīng经
zhǎng掌
wò握
zhèng政
quán权
duō多
nián年
。
That political party has been in power for many years.
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Chuán船
zhǎng长
zhǎng掌
wò握
zhe着
quán全
chuán船
rén人
yuán员
de的
mìng命
yùn运
。
The captain holds the fate of everyone on the ship.
Wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
zhǎng掌
wò握
dì第
yī一
shǒu手
zī资
liào料
。
We must have control of firsthand information.