zhǎng wò

掌握

to master; to control

HSK 5 · Frequency 4.8

Meanings

to master; to grasp (a skill, language, or knowledge)
to control; to command; to have in one's hands (e.g. destiny, the initiative)

Example sentences

他已经掌握了基本的语法规则。
经理需要掌握项目的最新进展。