Meaning
To become proficient in a particular ability.
Cultural Background
Mastery is often linked to the concept of 'Gongfu', which emphasizes long-term practice. The concept of 'Shokunin' (craftsmanship) values lifelong mastery of a single skill. The 'Meister' system in vocational training is the gold standard for skill mastery. Mastery is often associated with 'expertise' and 'professional certification'.
Use it for professional contexts
It sounds very professional in interviews.
Don't use for trivial things
It sounds too serious for small tasks.
Meaning
To become proficient in a particular ability.
Use it for professional contexts
It sounds very professional in interviews.
Don't use for trivial things
It sounds too serious for small tasks.
Combine with adverbs
Use '熟练掌握' to sound more advanced.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
他经过多年的练习，终于______了这项复杂的技能。
掌握 is the correct collocation for mastering a skill.
Choose the most appropriate sentence.
Which sentence is most formal?
掌握 is the most professional and standard term.
Match the verb with the appropriate object.
Match the following:
These are the most common collocations.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises他经过多年的练习，终于______了这项复杂的技能。
掌握 is the correct collocation for mastering a skill.
Which sentence is most formal?
掌握 is the most professional and standard term.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the most common collocations.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, as long as it is a skill that requires practice.
It is neutral to formal.
掌握 implies a higher level of proficiency.
Yes, it is excellent for resumes.
Related Phrases
{精通|jīngtōng}技术
similarTo be proficient in technology.
{学会|xuéhuì}本领
similarTo learn a craft.
{熟练|shúliàn}掌握
builds onTo master proficiently.
{掌握|zhǎngwò}核心
specialized formTo master the core.
