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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
博大精深bódàjīngshēnwide-ranging and profoundHSK 7, nr, 40 strokes, rank #58819, Very Hard
博大精深bódàjīngshēnbroad and deepHSK 7, nr, 40 strokes, rank #58819, Very Hard
bódàjīngshēn(bo2da4jing1shen1)bo da jing shen T2
  1. 1wide-ranging and profound
  2. 2broad and deep
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March 24, 2026

博大精深bódàjīngshēn(bo2da4jing1shen1)

The idiom 博大精深 (bó dà jīng shēn) describes something that is both extensive and profound, often used to refer to knowledge, culture, or a subject that is rich and deep in meaning. It emphasizes the vastness and depth of understanding or content, indicating a level of complexity that invites further exploration.

Strokes40Frequency#58819DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 博大精深 is highly valued, particularly in the fields of philosophy, literature, and art, reflecting the belief that true mastery requires both broad knowledge and deep insight.

Memory tip

Imagine a vast ocean (博大) that stretches wide and deep (精深), with treasures of knowledge hidden beneath its surface. The two parts of the phrase can be visualized as the ocean's expanse and its profound depths, reminding you that true understanding takes both breadth and depth.

Meanings of 博大精深

bódàjīngshēn(bo2da4jing1shen1)
1wide-ranging and profound
2broad and deep
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博大精深Simplified
40Strokes
—Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#58819Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7TOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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Usage Notes

This idiom is often used in formal contexts, such as academic discussions or literary critiques. A common mistake is using it in a casual or colloquial setting, which can sound awkward. Be mindful of collocations that enhance the idiom, like '学问' (xué wèn - knowledge) or '文化' (wén huà - culture).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 idiom, 博大精深 connects with other complex vocabulary related to knowledge and understanding. Students should focus on using it in appropriate contexts and recognizing its nuances in written and spoken Chinese, often found in literature and formal discourse.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse this idiom by saying '博大精深的书' (bó dà jīng shēn de shū - a book that is wide-ranging and profound) when '博大精深' should describe the content itself, not the book. A correct usage would be '这本书的内容博大精深' (zhè běn shū de nèi róng bó dà jīng shēn - the content of this book is extensive and profound).

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Idiom spotlight: 博大精深

Chengyu origin story
Literal meaning:broad big profound deep

Component characters

博bóextensive
HSK 412 strokes十
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大dàbig
HSK 13 strokes大
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精jīngessence
HSK 714 strokes米
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深shēndeep, profound; depth
HSK 411 strokes氵
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How to say wide-ranging and profound in Chinese

“wide-ranging and profound” in Chinese is博大精深bódàjīngshēn

The idiom 博大精深 (bó dà jīng shēn) describes something that is both extensive and profound, often used to refer to knowledge, culture, or a subject that is rich and deep in meaning. It emphasizes the vastness and depth of understanding or content, indicating a level of complexity that invites further exploration.

When to use 博大精深

This idiom is often used in formal contexts, such as academic discussions or literary critiques. A common mistake is using it in a casual or colloquial setting, which can sound awkward. Be mindful of collocations that enhance the idiom, like '学问' (xué wèn - knowledge) or '文化' (wén huà - culture).

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse this idiom by saying '博大精深的书' (bó dà jīng shēn de shū - a book that is wide-ranging and profound) when '博大精深' should describe the content itself, not the book. A correct usage would be '这本书的内容博大精深' (zhè běn shū de nèi róng bó dà jīng shēn - the content of this book is extensive and profound).

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