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Chinese dictionary
derogbe completely ignorant of; know nothing about
我对数学一窍不通。
I don't know the first thing about mathematics.
对文学一窍不通
know nothing about literature
我是外行,对工程技术一窍不通。
I am a layman, knowing nothing when it comes to engineering and technology.
我对原子核物理学一窍不通。
I'm out of my depth when it comes to nuclear physics.
她实际上对艺术一窍不通。
She knows nothing about art really.
我得承认对电脑一窍不通。
I must confess to knowing nothing about computers.
Word usage
- NoteSometimes "一窍不通" means "the mind is blocked and insensible".