bó博broaddà大bigjīng精refinedshēn深profound
Broad and profound; vast and deep.
Literal meaning
broad (博) — big (大) — refined (精) — profound (深)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase used to describe knowledge or culture that is extensive and deep.
Examples
Zhōng中huá华wén文huà化bó博dà大jīng精shēn深。
Chinese culture is broad and profound.
Tā他de的xué学shí识bó博dà大jīng精shēn深。
His knowledge is vast and deep.
Usage & nuances
Often used to describe complex and impressive systems of knowledge or culture.
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