掌握

The Chinese word 掌握 (zhǎngwò) is composed of two characters: 掌 (zhǎng) and 握 (wò). The character 掌 originally meant "to hold in the palm of the hand" or "to grasp". It is often used in the sense of "to control" or "to manage". The character 握 means "to grasp" or "to hold tightly". When combined, the two characters 掌握 mean "to master" or "to have a firm grasp of something".The word 掌握 can be used in a variety of contexts. For example, it can be used to describe someone who has mastered a skill or a subject, or someone who is in control of a situation. It can also be used in a more general sense to mean "to understand" or "to be aware of".The word 掌握 is a common word in Chinese and is used in both spoken and written language. It is an important word to know for HSK learners, as it is used in a variety of contexts and can be a useful way to express oneself in Chinese.