Chinese phrase
学富五车 xué fù wǔ chē
Meaning
erudite
When to use it
Describes someone who is highly learned and well-read. This formal, admiring term often describes teachers, scholars, or writers whose knowledge shows in their work.
Example dialogue
我觉得王老师真是学富五车，每次上课都有新见解。 wǒ jué de wáng lǎo shī zhēn shì xué fù wǔ chē měi cì shàng kè dōu yǒu xīn jiàn jiě
I think Professor Wang is truly erudite; every class brings a new insight.
是啊，他讲得既清楚又有深度，学生都很受益。 shì a tā jiǎng de jì qīng chǔ yòu yǒu shēn dù xué shēng dōu hěn shòu yì
Yes, his explanations are both clear and profound, and all the students benefit.