掌握

掌握 zhǎng ㄓㄤˇ ㄨㄛˋ zoeng2 ak1 HSK 5 進階級 · Level 3

  • to grasp (often fig.)
  • to control
  • to seize (initiative, opportunity, destiny)
  • to master
  • to know well
  • to understand sth well and know how to use it
  • fluency

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 掌 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 掌握一门外语很难。 Mastering a foreign language is difficult.
  • 汤姆掌握了三种语言。 Tom is fluent in three languages.
  • 他很快就掌握了俄語。 He acquired Russian quickly.
  • 要掌握法语一点都不容易。 It's not easy to master French at all.
  • 很难在2、3年内掌握法语。 It's quite difficult to master French in 2 or 3 years.

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