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March 24, 2026
熟练(熟練)shúliàn(shu2lian4)
熟练 (shú liàn) means being highly skilled or proficient in a particular task or field. It is commonly used in professional and educational contexts to describe someone who has mastered a skill through practice and experience.
Strokes23Frequency#11135DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being熟练 (shú liàn) at a skill is often associated with diligence and respect for one's profession. Mastery is highly valued, and many traditional crafts emphasize years of practice to achieve proficiency.
Memory Tip
Imagine a chef who is熟 (shú) with their skills, smoothly preparing dishes with great lian (练) or practice. Visualize the chef in a bustling kitchen, where their熟练 (shú liàn) skills impress everyone around.
Meanings of 熟练
shúliàn(shu2lian4)
1practiced
2proficient
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About 熟练
熟练Simplified
熟練Traditional
23Strokes
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#11135Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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熟练 (shúliàn) vs 精通 (jīngtōng) — use 熟练 for proficiency gained through practice, while 精通 implies a deeper mastery or expertise in a subject.
Usage Notes
The term is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing job qualifications or personal abilities. Common collocations include '熟练的技巧' (shú liàn de jì qiǎo - skilled techniques) and '熟练掌握' (shú liàn zhǎng wò - proficient mastery). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing either syllable can lead to confusion.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word,熟练 is useful for discussing job skills and educational achievements. Students should focus on using it in sentences to describe their abilities or the skills of others, linking it with related vocabulary such as '技能' (jì néng - skills) and '专业' (zhuān yè - major/profession).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 熟练 with 熟悉 (shú xī), which means 'familiar with' but doesn't imply skill. For example, saying '我熟悉钢琴' (Wǒ shú xī gāng qín - I am skilled at piano) should actually use 熟练 instead.
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熟练 (shú liàn) means being highly skilled or proficient in a particular task or field. It is commonly used in professional and educational contexts to describe someone who has mastered a skill through practice and experience.
When to use 熟练
The term is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing job qualifications or personal abilities. Common collocations include '熟练的技巧' (shú liàn de jì qiǎo - skilled techniques) and '熟练掌握' (shú liàn zhǎng wò - proficient mastery). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing either syllable can lead to confusion.
熟练 or something close to it
熟练 (shúliàn) vs 精通 (jīngtōng) — use 熟练 for proficiency gained through practice, while 精通 implies a deeper mastery or expertise in a subject.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 熟练 with 熟悉 (shú xī), which means 'familiar with' but doesn't imply skill. For example, saying '我熟悉钢琴' (Wǒ shú xī gāng qín - I am skilled at piano) should actually use 熟练 instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 熟练
熟练 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
他____地左一拐右一拐地绕过深沟，穿过了原野。
Expertly he zigzagged his way across the field, avoiding the deeper gullies.
Example Sentences for 熟练 (10)
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他熟练地左一拐右一拐地绕过深沟，穿过了原野。
tā shú liàn dì zuǒ yī guǎi yòu yī guǎi dì rào guò shēn gōu， ， chuān guò le yuán。
Expertly he zigzagged his way across the field, avoiding the deeper gullies.
