透彻

• Pinyin: tòu chè
• Hanzi breakdown: 透 = 辶 + 秀 — to penetrate; 彻 = 彳 + 育 — thorough

Meaning

Thorough; penetrating; incisive; crystal clear.

Describes understanding, analysis, or explanation that is deep and comprehensive, leaving nothing unclear. Often used for intellectual discourse, research, or arguments.

Examples

1. 他对这个问题的分析非常透彻，一针见血。 His analysis of this issue is extremely thorough and hits the nail on the head.
2. 要想把外语学透彻，光靠课堂是不够的。 To master a foreign language thoroughly, classroom learning alone isn't enough.
3. 这篇评论把社会问题剖析得透彻又犀利。 This commentary dissects social issues with penetrating sharpness.

Usage Guide

Context: analysis, learning, understanding

Tone: complimentary

Do Say

• 分析透彻。(Thorough analysis.)
• 理解透彻。(Deep understanding.)

Don't Say

• 把表面了解说成'透彻' (透彻 implies deep mastery — superficial knowledge doesn't qualify)

Origin & History

透 means to penetrate, 彻 means thorough — penetratingly thorough.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal