ชำนาญ
skilled
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- 1 skilled、experienced、proficient、expert in
This word describes being skilled or experienced at something through practice or repeated experience. It suggests practical ability, not just knowing about something.
skilled、experienced、proficient、expert in
Used when someone has gained practical skill or experience and can handle a task, skill, or field well.
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ช่างคนนี้ชำนาญมาก châŋ khon níi chamnaan mâak This technician is very skilled. ช่างคนนี้ชำนาญมาก details
Learning notes
Explanation
ชำนาญ is used for people, workers, professionals, tasks, skills, and fields. Common patterns include ชำนาญ + noun, ชำนาญด้าน + field, and ชำนาญในการ + action. It works like a descriptive predicate meaning that someone has practical skill or experience in something.
Usage
It is common in work settings, job ads, resumes, evaluations, language ability, machine operation, craft skills, and descriptions of professional fields. It is also natural in everyday conversation when you want to say someone is experienced and good at something.
Caution
Use รู้ for simply knowing something. ชำนาญ implies hands-on experience and the ability to handle something well.
Differences from similar words
1 skilled synonyms
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ถนัด means being naturally good at or comfortable with something, and does not necessarily imply long experience. ชำนาญ implies learned, practical proficiency.
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เก่ง is a common, casual word for being good or talented. ชำนาญ focuses more on skill gained through experience and repeated practice.
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เชี่ยวชาญ sounds more specialized and expert-level. ชำนาญ is often more practical, meaning someone is experienced and can do something well.