掌握 zhǎng wò

DEFINITIONS

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

CHARACTERS

掌 zhǎng palm of hand, sole of foot, paw
握 wò grasp, hold fast, take by hand