掌握 zhǎng wò

to master; to know well

HSK 5

Word data

HSK 5
Frequency 1981st word

Definitions

  1. 1. to master
  2. 2. to know well
  3. 3. to understand sth well and know how to use it
  4. 4. to grasp (often fig.)
  5. 5. to control
  6. 6. to seize (initiative, opportunity, destiny)
  7. 7. fluency

Characters

Character Meaning
掌 zhǎng HSK 5
palm of the hand; to hold in one's hand; to slap
握 wò HSK 5
to grasp; to hold; to clench (one's fist)