摸透 (mō) — to have a thorough understanding of (sb's nature, thoughts, or a situation); to fathom
Definition
A verb meaning to fully grasp or figure someone or something out (their thoughts, temperament, a situation). It is separable (result complement 透): use 摸得透 / 摸不透 to affirm or deny complete understanding.
verb
to have a thorough understanding of (sb's nature, thoughts, or a situation)to fathom
Examples
- 摸透。Wǒ mō le tā de pí qi.I have thoroughly understood his temperament.
- 。Zhè jiàn shì qing wǒ mō bú tòu.I can't figure this matter out completely.
- 。Tā de xīn si wǒ mō dé tòu.I can thoroughly read her mind.
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