博学 bóxué learned
learned; erudite
How to remember 博学: 博 to gamble + 学 learn = learned.
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How it is used
- Erudite/widely learned - 他知识渊博，非常博学 (tā zhīshi yuānbó, fēicháng bóxué) he is highly learned.
- Praises breadth of knowledge across fields; 博学多才 = learned and talented.
- Attributive/predicate; contrast narrow 专 (specialized).