精 通

jīng tōngdictionary entry

to be proficient in / to master (a subject)

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

精通精通 [jing1 tong1] /to be proficient in/to master (a subject)/

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Reference information

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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
tòng
classifier for an activity, taken in its entirety (tirade of abuse, stint of music playing, bout of drinking etc)

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