Chinese word

学问

Pronunciation

Pinyinxué wèn

Meaning

  • nounknowledge

Example

老师的学问很深。lǎo shī de xué wèn hěn shēn

The teacher has deep knowledge.

Illustration for 学问 (knowledge)

More examples

阅读可以增长学问。yuè dú ké yǐ zēng zhǎng xué wèn

Reading can increase one's knowledge.

Core concept

A broad and deep store of understanding built through study and experience.

Common phrases

  • 增长学问zēng zhǎng xué wèn

    increase one's knowledge

  • 有学问yǒu xué wèn

    be knowledgeable

  • 学问渊博xué wèn yuān bó

    have extensive knowledge

Similar words

知识zhī shí: Information and practical know-how gained from study, learning, or experience.
学识xué shí: Knowledge and education in academic subjects gained through study and reading.
见识jiàn shí: Awareness and good judgment developed through direct observation and life experience.

Definition in Chinese

指个人通过长期学习与实践形成的学识和见识，强调知识的广度与深度。zhǐ gè rén tōng guò cháng qī xué xí yǔ shí jiàn xíng chéng de xué shí hé jiàn shí qiáng diào zhī shí de guǎng dù yǔ shēn dù

Word origin

学 (xué, "learning") + 问 (wèn, "asking") forms a compound that presents learned understanding as something developed through study and inquiry.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, the word often praises a person whose education and judgment are impressive rather than naming one memorized fact.

Other meanings

  • scholarshipnoun
  • learningnoun

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