Chinese phrase
博闻强记 bó wén qiáng jì
Meaning
well-read with a strong memory
When to use it
Describes someone who is well-read and has a strong memory. It is a warm compliment about broad knowledge and good recall.
Example dialogue
你知道王教授吗？ nǐ zhī dào wáng jiào shòu ma
Do you know Professor Wang?
知道，他真是博闻强记。 zhī dào tā zhēn shì bó wén qiáng jì
Yes, he is truly well-read and has a strong memory.