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How to Say ‘Seem very familiar with the place’ in Traditional Chinese

很熟門熟路

hěn shú mén shú lù

[huhn shoo-muhn-shoo-loo]

💬 Usage Tip: [熟門熟路] is a set phrase for being very familiar with a place or setup, like knowing exactly where to go and how things work. You can use it beyond physical streets too, for someone who seems totally at home in a scene.

Phrase Breakdown

hěn

[huhn]

very

Adds emphasis to the phrase that follows.

Example

你很熟門熟路耶,帶路都不用看。

You really know your way around—you don't even need to look while leading the way.

熟門熟路

shú mén shú lù

[shoo-muhn-shoo-loo]

know one's way around; be very familiar

A set phrase meaning someone is very familiar with a place or situation.

Example

你很熟門熟路喔,看來不是第一次來這裡。

You really know your way around—it looks like this isn't your first time here.

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