Meaning

    grasp

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► zhǎng wò
    Tone numbers: zhang3 wo4

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 掌握
    Simplified: 掌握

    First Character: 掌 (zhǎng) – in charge of; palm of hand
    Second Character: 握 (wò) – shake hands; to hold; to grasp

Examples of Zhǎng Wò

    ► Qíngkuàng wánquán zài zhǎngwò zhīzhōng.
    情況完全在掌握之中｡
    情况完全在掌握之中｡
    Everything is under control.

    ► Tā néng xùnsù zhǎngwò xuéxí zhòngdiǎn.
    他能迅速掌握學習重點｡
    他能迅速掌握学习重点｡
    He is able to quickly grasp the main point when he is studying.