精通 meaning and pronunciation

精通
Simplified/traditional word

精通 English definition

jīng tōng

  • proficient

HSK level


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  • 精 (jīng): essence; extract; vitality; energy; semen; sperm; mythical goblin spirit; highly perfected; elite; the pick of sth; proficient (refined ability); extremely (fine); selected rice (archaic);
  • 通 (tōng): to go through; to know well; (suffix) expert; to connect; to communicate; open; to clear; classifier for letters, telegrams, phone calls etc;