TheVietnameseword "thông thạo" is an adjectivethatmeans "proficient" or "skilled" in a particulararea, especially in languages or specific skills. It describessomeonewhohas a highlevel of understanding or ability in something.
Usage Instructions:
You can use "thông thạo" todescribesomeone'sproficiency in a language, a subject, or a skill.
It usuallycomesbeforethenoun it describes. Forexample, "thông thạotiếngAnh" means "proficient in English."
Example:
Sentence in Vietnamese: "Côấythông thạotiếngPháp."
Translation: "She is proficient in French."
AdvancedUsage:
You can alsouse "thông thạo" in morecomplex sentences. Forinstance:
Translation: "Towork in an internationalcompany, youneedto be proficient in at leastoneforeignlanguage."
Word Variants:
"Thông thạo" can be pairedwithotherwordstoform phrases, like:
"Thông thạonhiềungôn ngữ" (proficient in many languages)
"Thông thạokỹnăng" (proficient in skills)
Different Meanings:
While "thông thạo" primarilyreferstoproficiency, it can alsoimplyfamiliarity or easewith a subject. Forexample, knowing a citywell can be described as "thông thạođịa điểm" (familiarwiththelocation).