精通

jīngtōng

verb HSK 7-9 #9,646

Meanings

1 to master
2 to be proficient in
3 to be well-versed in

Characters

refined; expert

to understand thoroughly; through

Examples

HSK 1

她精通三门外语。

Tā jīngtōng sān mén wàiyǔ.

She is proficient in three foreign languages.

HSK 7-9

他精通计算机编程。

Tā jīngtōng jìsuànjī biānchéng.

He has mastered computer programming.

Tips

usage

精通 implies a very high level of skill. Stronger than 熟悉 (familiar) or 擅长 (good at).

Stroke Order

精 jīng

通 tōng