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熟練

简熟练 · 繁熟練

Mandarin · pinyin shú liàn

practiced
proficient
skilled
skillful

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熟: shú · well-cooked; ripe; familiar with
練: Look up this written character
练: liàn · to practice, drill, exercise, train

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2–4 · shu2 lian4

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suk6 lin6

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adj

skilled; skillful; adept; proficient

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