諳 (ān) - To be familiar with & to know thoroughly

諳Tone 1

ān ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

安傲

諳 · ān

To be familiar with;

to know thoroughly;

to be well-versed in;

to memorize.

To be familiar withto know thoroughlyto be well-versed in

Usage highlights

Be wellBe familiar withKnow thoroughlyMemorizeUnderstand deeplyKnow by heart

Synonyms

  • 熟— familiar; skilled
  • 悉— know thoroughly
  • 晓— know; understand
  • 通— be well-versed in; master

Antonyms

  • 生— unfamiliar; unskilled
  • 疏— distant; unfamiliar
  • 陌— strange; unfamiliar

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is well-versed in classical poetry (谙熟古典诗词).
  • She is familiar with the local customs (谙熟当地风俗).
  • One must know the hardships of the world (谙知世事的艰辛).
  • He has memorized the ancient texts (谙记古文).

Collocations

  • Be well-versed in(谙熟)
  • Be familiar with(谙悉)
  • Know thoroughly(谙知)
  • Memorize(谙记)
  • Understand deeply(谙解)
  • Know by heart(谙诵)

Idioms

  • Well-versed in both polite letters and martial arts(文武谙练)
  • Familiar with the ways of the world(谙练世故)
  • Know the pros and cons thoroughly(谙知利弊)
  • Be well-acquainted with human feelings and worldly wisdom(谙达人情世故)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with deep knowledge and mastery, especially in literary or scholarly contexts.
  • Implies a level of familiarity gained through long experience or diligent study.
  • Often used in classical Chinese to describe expertise in arts, literature, or worldly affairs.

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