通达谙练

tōng dá ān liàn
Literal: "clearly understanding, thoroughly practiced"

📖 Meaning

Being profoundly clear-minded and thoroughly experienced. Describes someone who deeply understands human affairs and social principles, handling problems with practiced skill and mature judgment.

📜 Origin Story

From the Qing dynasty novel 'Ernü Yingxiong Zhuan' (The Tale of Heroic Sons and Daughters) by Wen Kang, Chapter 2. The narrator remarks that since a person is so clear-minded and experienced, it is inconceivable that he would fail to understand the proper weight and etiquette of rituals. The idiom conveys the image of someone worldly-wise and adept at navigating social complexities.

💡 Example Usage

他在商场打拼多年,处事通达谙练,深受合作伙伴信赖。

After years in business, he handles affairs with clear-headed experience and earns deep trust from his partners.

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🔤 Quick Facts

  • Chinese: 通达谙练
  • Pinyin: tōng dá ān liàn
  • Literal Translation: clearly understanding, thoroughly practiced
  • Category: Wisdom
  • Characters: 4