精通

/ jīngtōng /

Strokes

Definition

to be proficient in/to master (a subject)

Example

As a Verb

master; gain/get/obtain the mastery (of); have a good command (of); be proficient in; be well-versed in

Yào

要

jīngtōng

精通

yī

一

mén

门

wàiyǔ

外语

jiùyào

就要

xià

下

yī

一

pān

番

gōngfu

功夫

。

It takes a lot of efforts to perfect oneself in a foreign language.

Jīngtōng

精通

yèwù

业务

be conversant with the business; be expert at one's trade

Jīngtōng

精通

huìhuà

绘画

be skilled in painting

Jīngtōng

精通

gǔdiǎnwénxué

古典文学

be at home with the classics; be well-versed in the classics

Jīngtōng

精通

fǎlǜ

法律

be learned in the law; have an intimate knowledge of the law

Jīngtōng

精通

běnháng

本行

know one's business/trade well