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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.
Frequency#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
—Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#11135Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 熟练
Quick Contrast
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.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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).
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.
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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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.
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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.
There is a great deal to learn from Hal's expert approach.
8
新来的人中很大一部分是技术熟练的专业人士。
xīn lái de rén zhōng hěn dà yī bù fēn shì jì shù shú liàn de zhuān yè rén shì。
A high proportion of the new arrivals are skilled professionals.
9
她熟练地轻抖手腕,把羽毛球击过了网.
tā shú liàn dì qīng dǒu shǒu wàn, , bǎ yǔ máo qiú jī guò le.
She sent the shuttlecock flying over the net with a practised flick of the wrist.
10
他十分熟练地用桨划独木舟.
tā shí fēn shú liàn dì yòng jiǎng huá dú mù zhōu.
He paddled the canoe handily.
Cultural Notes for 熟练
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about 熟练
You can say '我对这个软件非常熟练' (Wǒ duì zhè ge ruǎn jiàn fēi cháng shú liàn) which means 'I am very proficient with this software.'
Yes, it can be used in both settings, but it is more commonly found in professional or educational discussions.
Some synonyms include 精通 (jīng tōng - proficient), 熟悉 (shú xī - familiar), and 能干 (néng gàn - capable).
