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通晓 (tōng xiǎo) — to have a thorough grasp of; to be proficient in (a subject, field, language, etc.)

Definition

A formal, written verb meaning to be thoroughly proficient in a subject or language, deeper than knowing facts. Implies mastery achieved through long study, not casual familiarity.

verb
to have a thorough grasp ofto be proficient in (a subject, field, language, etc.)

Examples

  • 通晓。
    Tā tōng xiǎo duō zhǒng gǔ dài wén zì.
    He has a thorough knowledge of many ancient scripts.
  • 通晓。
    Zhè wèi xué zhě tōng xiǎo zhōng guó lì shǐ.
    This scholar is well-versed in Chinese history.
  • 通晓。
    Xué xí wài yǔ xū yào hěn cháng shí jiān cái néng tōng xiǎo.
    Learning a foreign language requires a long time to become proficient in it.
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