Chinese

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

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Example sentences

只要掌握了正確的方法,學習就不會那麼辛苦。
只要掌握了正确的方法,学习就不会那么辛苦。
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。
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。
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。
Understanding the flow of passengers is very important for transportation planning.
學習中文時,掌握成語非常重要。
When learning Chinese, mastering idioms is very important.

Usage Notes

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

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