Meaning
This is a formal idiom meaning 'possessing deep and extensive knowledge.' It describes someone whose knowledge is vast and profound, like a deep pool (渊) that is wide (博). This expression is commonly used in formal contexts to praise someone's scholarship or expertise.
Usage
Typically used in written language or formal speech to describe scholars, experts, or highly educated individuals. It carries a respectful, complimentary tone and is often used in introductions, recommendations, or academic contexts. More formal than simply saying 懂得很多 (knows a lot).
Examples
- 01李教授知识渊博，在历史和文学方面都有很深的造诣。, .Professor Li is very knowledgeable, with deep accomplishments in both history and literature.
- 02我们需要一位知识渊博的专家来解决这个复杂的问题。.We need a knowledgeable expert to solve this complex problem.
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Common collocations
- 知识渊博的学者knowledgeable scholar
- 他知识渊博he is very knowledgeable
Antonyms
Origin
The phrase combines 知识 (knowledge) with 渊博, a classical pairing where 渊 (deep abyss/pool) and 博 (wide/extensive) together mean 'profound and extensive.' This imagery of depth and breadth has been used in Chinese literature for centuries to describe learning.