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见多识广jiànduōshíguǎngexperienced and knowledgeable (idiom)HSK 7, i, 20 strokes, rank #33218, Very Hard
jiànduōshíguǎng(jian4duo1shi2guang3)jian duo shi guang T4
  1. 1experienced and knowledgeable (idiom)
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March 24, 2026

见多识广(見多識廣)jiànduōshíguǎng(jian4duo1shi2guang3)

见多识广 is an idiom that conveys the meaning of being experienced and knowledgeable, often as a result of having seen many things and learned from various sources. It is commonly used to describe someone who is well-informed and has a broad perspective, often in discussions or evaluations of people's expertise.

Strokes20Frequency#33218DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being knowledgeable and well-traveled is highly valued, often associated with wisdom and respect. This idiom reflects the cultural appreciation for lifelong learning and the accumulation of experiences.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wise old sage who has traveled far and wide ('见多') like a well-read librarian ('识广') surrounded by books. This sage knows everything about the world, which helps you remember that '见多识广' means someone who is both experienced and knowledgeable.

Meanings of 见多识广

jiànduōshíguǎng(jian4duo1shi2guang3)
1experienced and knowledgeable (idiom)
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见多识广Simplified
見多識廣Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
成语chéngyǔidiom (id.)Part of Speech
#33218Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1

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博学多才 (bóxuéduōcái) - use 见多识广 when emphasizing experience gained from diverse observations, while 博学多才 focuses on extensive knowledge and talent.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to use this idiom in overly casual contexts, as it can sound too formal in everyday conversation. A common mistake is to use it in the wrong context; for example, saying '他见多识广' (he is experienced and knowledgeable) when referring to someone who has only limited experience.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 idiom, 见多识广 connects to other expressions emphasizing knowledge and experience. Students should focus on understanding how idioms function in conversation and consider similar idioms, such as 知识丰富 (zhīshi fēngfù), meaning 'knowledge-rich'.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 见多识广 with similar idioms, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我见多识广' (I am experienced and knowledgeable) without proper context can sound boastful; instead, use it to describe someone else or in a more humble manner.

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Idiom Spotlight: 见多识广

Chengyu Origin Story
Literal meaning:see many know wide

Component Characters

见jiànto appear
HSK 14 strokes见
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多duōmany
HSK 16 strokes夕
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识shíto know
HSK 67 strokes讠
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广guǎngwide
HSK 53 strokes广
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How to say experienced and knowledgeable (idiom) in Chinese

“experienced and knowledgeable (idiom)” in Chinese is见多识广jiànduōshíguǎng

见多识广 is an idiom that conveys the meaning of being experienced and knowledgeable, often as a result of having seen many things and learned from various sources. It is commonly used to describe someone who is well-informed and has a broad perspective, often in discussions or evaluations of people's expertise.

When to use 见多识广

Be careful not to use this idiom in overly casual contexts, as it can sound too formal in everyday conversation. A common mistake is to use it in the wrong context; for example, saying '他见多识广' (he is experienced and knowledgeable) when referring to someone who has only limited experience.

见多识广 or something close to it

博学多才 (bóxuéduōcái) - use 见多识广 when emphasizing experience gained from diverse observations, while 博学多才 focuses on extensive knowledge and talent.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 见多识广 with similar idioms, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我见多识广' (I am experienced and knowledgeable) without proper context can sound boastful; instead, use it to describe someone else or in a more humble manner.

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Grammar Patterns of 见多识广

见多识广 functions as a four-character idiom (成语). Treat it as a fixed unit; it usually plays the role of a single adjective, adverb, or noun phrase inside the larger sentence. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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这家人很富有,老于世故,而且____。

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这家人很富有,老于世故,而且见多识广。

zhè jiā rén hěn fù yǒu, , lǎo yú shì, gù , ér qiě jiàn duō。

The family are rich, and extremely sophisticated and cosmopolitan.
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他真没想到如此见多识广的部长竟会这么幼稚。

tā zhēn méi xiǎng dào rú cǐ jiàn duō shí guǎng de bù cháng jìng huì zhè mó yòu zhì。

He had not expected such crudity from so sophisticated a minister.

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