博学
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; erudite. It describes someone who has studied extensively across various fields.
Examples
3 of 5他是一位博学的学者，精通多种语言。
He is a learned scholar, proficient in multiple languages.
博学的听众往往能提出更有深度的问题。
Knowledgeable audiences often ask deeper questions.
通过阅读，你可以变得更加博学。
Through reading, you can become more learned.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '博' as 'broad/vast' and '学' as 'study'. Studying broadly.
Quick Quiz
林教授不仅在自己的领域很专业，而且在历史和文学方面也非常_______。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 博学
Examples
他是一位博学的学者，精通多种语言。
academicHe is a learned scholar, proficient in multiple languages.
博学的听众往往能提出更有深度的问题。
formalKnowledgeable audiences often ask deeper questions.
通过阅读，你可以变得更加博学。
everydayThrough reading, you can become more learned.
他给人的印象是一个博学且谦逊的人。
formalHe gives the impression of being learned and humble.
我们要学习他那种博学的精神。
academicWe should learn from his erudite spirit.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
博学多闻
knowledgeable and well-informed
博学之士
a person of great learning
既博学又专业
both broad in knowledge and specialized
Often Confused With
聪明 (smart) refers to natural intelligence; 博学 (learned) refers to the accumulation of vast knowledge through study.
Usage Notes
Used to describe educators, researchers, or the goal of higher education in IELTS writing.
Common Mistakes
Do not use it to describe a simple piece of information. It describes a person's overall level of knowledge.
Memory Tip
Think of '博' as 'broad/vast' and '学' as 'study'. Studying broadly.
Word Origin
From '博' (broad/abundant) and '学' (learning/knowledge).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, '博学' is the first step of the five steps of learning mentioned in the 'Doctrine of the Mean'.
Quick Quiz
林教授不仅在自己的领域很专业，而且在历史和文学方面也非常_______。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 博学
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资源
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提高
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