Chinese

掌握

zhǎngwò
Meaning: to grasp; to master; to control
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

As long as you master the correct method, learning won't be that hard.
每個人都應該掌握自己的命運。
每个人都应该掌握自己的命运。
Everyone should strive to take control of their own destiny.
我們需要隨時掌握市場的最新動向。
我们需要随时掌握市场的最新动向。
We need to keep track of the latest market trends at all times.
掌握旅客的流向對交通規劃非常重要。
掌握旅客的流向对交通规划非常重要。
Understanding the flow of passengers is very important for transportation planning.
學習中文時，掌握成語非常重要。
学习中文时，掌握成语非常重要。
When learning Chinese, mastering idioms is very important.
檢察官掌握了有關這個案件的第一手資料。
检察官掌握了有关这个案件的第一手资料。
The prosecutor has obtained first-hand information regarding this case.
他還沒掌握這項技術的要領。
他还没掌握这项技术的要领。
He hasn't mastered the essentials of this technology yet.
烹飪這道菜，火候的掌握至關重要。
烹饪这道菜，火候的掌握至关重要。
When cooking this dish, mastering the heat is crucial.
開玩笑要掌握分寸，別太過分。
开玩笑要掌握分寸，别太过分。
When joking, you must keep a sense of propriety and not go too far.
只要你每天堅持練習，掌握這門技術並不難。
只要你每天坚持练习，掌握这门技术并不难。
As long as you practice every day, mastering this technique is not difficult.

Usage Notes

Can refer to physical grasping, intellectual mastering, or exercising control over something.

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