Chinese word dictionary

掌握

zhǎngwò · to grasp (often fig.); to control; to seize (initiative, opportunity, destiny); to master; to know well; to understand sth well and know how to use it; fluency

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Word information

Simplified掌握

Traditional掌握

Pinyinzhǎngwò

Part of speech动

HSK 3.05

HSK 2.05

Character breakdown

Study each Hanzi separately, then return to the complete word so pronunciation, meaning, and movement stay connected.

掌zhǎng

in charge; the palm of the hand, the sole of the foot

握wò

to grasp, to hold, to take by the hand

How to learn 掌握

Listen once without reading, repeat the pinyin with its tones, then write every character in sequence. Finally, recall the complete meaning instead of memorizing each character as an isolated translation.

When the word appears in a sentence, check whether its part of speech and meaning match the definition shown here. Chinese words can change nuance with context.

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Words with the same characters

Compare how a familiar Hanzi changes meaning inside another word.

把握bǎwò

to grasp (also fig.); to seize; to hold; assurance; certainty; sure (of the outcome)

鼓掌gǔzhǎng

to applaud; to clap

握wò

to hold; to grasp; to clench (one's fist); (bound form) to have in one's control; classifier: a handful

握手wòshǒu

to shake hands

掌声zhǎngshēng

applause; CL:陣|阵[zhen4]

巴掌bāzhang

palm of the hand; classifier: slap