博大精深

bó dà jīng shēn

  • Meaning

    Literal

    Wide and profound

    Usage

    Used to indicate that one's studies, published works, or thinking is extensive

  • Connotation

    Positive

  • Usage Examples

    中国民乐博大精深，历史悠久，尤其笛子艺术 | Zhōngguó mínyuè bódàjīngshēn, lìshǐ yōujiǔ, yóuqí dízi yìshù
    Chinese folk music is rich and profound, and its history is long, especially that of the flute
    [Source]

    软件工程与项目管理是成熟而博大精深的学科 | Ruǎnjiàn gōngchéng yǔ xiàngmù guǎnlǐ shì chéngshú ér bódàjīngshēn de xuékē
    Software development and project management are mature and profound disciplines
    [Source]

  • Equivalents

    English

    None

    Chinese

    None

  • Entry Notes

    This is an HSK chengyu

  • Origin

    《〈逸周书〉序》(Yì Zhōu Shū Xù), a work by Míng Dynasty (Míng, 1368 - 1644) author 姜世昌 (Jiāng Shì Chāng)

  • Story

    This chengyu is from a line in the work listed in the "Origin" section above

  • Citations and Helpful Resources

    • 汉语成语小词典 (hànyǔ chéngyǔ xiǎo cídiǎn)
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    • 多功能成语词典 (duō gōngnéng chéngyǔ cídiǎn)
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    • ABC Chinese-English Comprehensive Dictionary
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