At the A1 level, '博览' (bólǎn) is a very difficult word because it is formal and literary. For beginners, it's best to think of it as 'reading many, many books.' You might see it in the name of a big fair or exhibition (博览会). At this stage, don't worry about using it in your own sentences. Just remember that '博' means 'a lot' and '览' is like 'looking.' If you see '博览会,' think 'a big show with many things to see.' You should focus on simpler words like '看书' (kàn shū - read books) or '很多' (hěn duō - many). If a teacher says a student is '博览群书,' they are saying that student is a very good reader who reads all sorts of different things. It's like a 'super reader' word for beginners to recognize but not necessarily use yet.
For A2 learners, you can start to recognize the character '博' (bó) in other words like '博士' (bóshì - Ph.D./Doctor). This helps you understand that '博' is related to being very smart or having a lot of knowledge. '博览' is a verb that describes how someone gets that knowledge: by reading a huge variety of books. You might see this word in a library or a bookstore. A good way to remember it at this level is the phrase '博览群书' (read many books). Even if you don't use it in daily life, knowing it helps you understand descriptions of famous people in your textbooks. When you go to a '博览会' (Exhibition), you are 'viewing widely.' It is a more formal way to say you are looking at a lot of interesting things in one place.
At the B1 level, you are moving into more formal Chinese. You should understand that '博览' is a transitive verb, meaning it takes an object. Usually, that object is something like '群书' (many books) or '各种文献' (various documents). You can use this word when writing an essay about your hobbies or your goals. For example, '我希望能博览群书,增加见识' (I hope to read widely to increase my knowledge). You should also be aware of the noun '博览会' (Exhibition/Expo), which is very common in news and travel contexts. This word is a step up from '看' (look) or '读' (read) because it implies a systematic and broad approach. It shows that you are not just reading for fun, but reading to build a wide foundation of knowledge.
At the B2 level, '博览' is a word you should be able to use accurately in both writing and formal speaking. You should understand the difference between '博览' (reading widely and deeply) and '浏览' (browsing/skimming). B2 learners should use '博览' when discussing academic research, professional development, or intellectual history. You can use it to describe an author's research process: '作者博览了大量的历史资料' (The author extensively read a large amount of historical data). You should also be comfortable with four-character idioms that include '博', such as '博大精深' (broad and profound). Using '博览' correctly shows that you have a good grasp of formal Chinese register and can distinguish between casual and literary verbs.
For C1 learners, '博览' is part of your active vocabulary for discussing high-level culture and philosophy. You should be able to analyze the nuance it brings to a sentence—specifically the connotation of 'cultivation' (素养). In C1 contexts, you might see '博览' used metaphorically or in classical-style prose. You should also be familiar with related terms like '博览众长' (taking the best from many) or '博览古今' (reading across the ages). At this level, you should be able to explain the etymology of the characters (博 and 览) and how they contribute to the word's meaning. You can use '博览' in professional critiques or academic papers to describe the breadth of a study's literature review. It is a word that signals intellectual maturity and a high level of literacy.
At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of '博览' and its various connotations. You can use it in sophisticated literary writing, perhaps playing with its classical roots or using it in parallel structures. You understand its role in the history of Chinese intellectualism and the 'scholar-official' ideal. You can differentiate '博览' from even more obscure synonyms and use it to discuss the philosophy of education. In a C2 context, you might use '博览' to discuss the challenges of information overload in the digital age—how '浏览' (browsing) has replaced '博览' (extensive, deep reading). You are capable of using the word in high-stakes environments, such as delivering a keynote speech at an international '博览会' or writing a preface for a scholarly collection.

博览 30秒で

  • 博览 (bólǎn) is a formal verb meaning to read or view widely across many topics.
  • It is most famous in the idiom '博览群书' (reading many books extensively).
  • It combines '博' (vast/broad) and '览' (to view/read) to show intellectual breadth.
  • It is also the root for '博览会' (bólǎnhuì), meaning an international expo or exhibition.

The Chinese verb 博览 (bólǎn) is a sophisticated term that translates roughly to "to read or view extensively" or "to be well-read across a wide range of subjects." At its core, the word combines two powerful characters: 博 (bó), meaning abundant, broad, or plentiful, and 览 (lǎn), meaning to look at, view, or read. Together, they describe an intellectual pursuit that is not just deep, but remarkably wide. When you use this word, you are describing someone who doesn't just read one genre or study one topic; they are polymaths of the written word, consuming history, science, literature, and philosophy with equal fervor.

Formal Register
This word is primarily used in formal or literary contexts. You will find it in biographies of great scholars, academic recommendations, or descriptions of prestigious libraries. It is rarely used in casual spoken slang.
Intellectual Breadth
Unlike the simple verb '读' (dú - to read), '博览' implies a systematic and vast exploration. It suggests that the person has a panoramic view of human knowledge.

他自幼博览群书,知识渊博。(He has read widely since childhood and possesses vast knowledge.)

In modern usage, the term has also expanded into the world of commerce and public education through the word 博览会 (bólǎnhuì), which means an "exhibition" or "expo." Just as a person '博览' books to see the world of ideas, a '博览会' allows the public to 'view widely' the latest inventions, art, or products from across the globe. This connection highlights the 'viewing' aspect of the character 览. Whether it is the World Expo or a specialized book fair, the essence of '博览' remains the same: a comprehensive, broad-scale encounter with information or objects.

为了写这部小说,作家博览了大量的历史文献。(To write this novel, the author extensively read a large number of historical documents.)

Culturally, '博览' is tied to the traditional Chinese ideal of the 'Junzi' (gentleman/scholar). In ancient China, the path to government service and social prestige was through the imperial examinations, which required candidates to be exceptionally well-read. A person who could '博览群书' (read a vast number of books) was seen as having the character and discipline necessary to lead. This historical weight makes the word feel very respectful and aspirational today. When you describe a student as '博览', you are giving them a very high compliment regarding their intellectual curiosity and diligence.

Scope of Objects
The objects of '博览' are usually collective nouns like 群书 (many books), 典籍 (ancient classics), or 文献 (documents). You wouldn't typically say you '博览' a single comic book.

我们要博览古今中外的名著。(We should extensively read famous works from ancient and modern times, both Chinese and foreign.)

In professional settings, '博览' can also refer to staying updated with the latest trends in a field. An architect might '博览' global design trends, or a scientist might '博览' peer-reviewed journals. It implies a professional commitment to not missing anything important. It is the opposite of '井底之蛙' (a frog in a well), who has a very narrow view. By '博览', one expands their horizons and achieves a 'global' or 'universal' perspective. This makes it a key word for discussing education, research, and personal growth in high-level Chinese conversation.

Using 博览 correctly requires understanding its scale. It is not for casual reading. You don't '博览' a text message or a menu. You '博览' a library, a collection, or a field of study. It often functions as a verb-object construction where the object represents a large quantity of information.

The 'Group' Object
The most common object is '群书' (qúnshū), meaning 'groups of books.' This is so common it has become an idiom: 博览群书.

祖父年轻时博览群书,因此对历史了如指掌。(My grandfather read widely in his youth, so he knows history like the back of his hand.)

Another common usage involves the scope of the reading, such as '博览古今' (extensively reading ancient and modern works) or '博览中外' (reading Chinese and foreign works). This emphasizes that the person's knowledge is not limited by time or geography. When you use '博览' in this way, you are emphasizing the diversity of the sources.

学者必须博览中外文献,才能有开阔的视野。(Scholars must read both Chinese and foreign documents extensively to have a broad perspective.)

In a more modern, commercial sense, '博览' is used when talking about exhibitions. While '参加' (cānjiā - to participate) is common, '博览' can describe the act of going through the exhibition and taking everything in. However, it is more common to see the noun form '博览会' in these contexts. When using the verb, it almost always carries a connotation of intellectual enrichment.

Purposeful Reading
Often, '博览' is paired with a goal, like '为了研究' (for research) or '为了提高素养' (to improve one's cultivation). It's a deliberate act of self-improvement.

博览了图书馆里所有关于建筑的书籍。(He extensively read all the books about architecture in the library.)

Lastly, consider the negative or restrictive form. If someone only reads one thing, you might say they '不广博' (not broad). Encouraging someone to '博览' is a way of telling them to open their mind. In academic writing, you might see phrases like '博览众长' (extensively viewing the strengths of many), which means to learn from many different schools of thought to perfect one's own work.

想要成为优秀的作家,首先要博览名篇巨著。(To become an excellent writer, one must first read famous masterpieces extensively.)

You will encounter 博览 in environments where knowledge and culture are celebrated. It is a 'high-status' word that appears frequently in the following contexts:

Educational Settings
University professors often use this word when advising students. They might say, '不要只读课本,要博览群书' (Don't just read textbooks; read widely). It is also common in school mottos or library names.
Biographies and News
When a news report or a documentary profiles a successful person—be it a CEO, a scientist, or an artist—they often attribute that person's success to their habit of '博览'. It paints a picture of a person with a solid intellectual foundation.

在今天的电视采访中,那位科学家提到他年轻时曾博览群书。(In today's TV interview, that scientist mentioned that he had read widely in his youth.)

In the world of international relations and trade, the word is almost inescapable because of the 'World Expo' (世界博览会 - Shìjiè Bólǎnhuì). Whenever a city hosts a major exhibition, the word '博览' will be on every billboard, news broadcast, and official document. In this context, it takes on a more modern, globalized meaning of 'displaying and viewing the world's achievements.'

上海世博会(世界博览会)吸引了全球数百万游客。(The Shanghai World Expo attracted millions of tourists from around the world.)

You might also hear it in personal introductions, though usually in a humble or third-person way. For example, a host introducing a guest speaker might say, '他是一位博览群书的学者' (He is a scholar who has read extensively). It is a way to establish the speaker's authority and credibility before they begin their lecture.

Bookstore and Library Signage
Many large bookstores in China have sections or slogans using '博览'. For example, '博览天下' (View/read everything under heaven) is a common marketing phrase to suggest their inventory is comprehensive.

这家图书馆的宗旨是让市民能够博览古今经典。(The mission of this library is to allow citizens to read ancient and modern classics extensively.)

Because 博览 is a high-level word, learners often misuse it by applying it to small-scale or casual actions. Here are the most common pitfalls to avoid:

Misunderstanding Scale
Mistake: '我博览了这张报纸' (I extensively read this newspaper). Correct: '我读了这张报纸'. '博览' requires a massive collection of works, not just a single publication.
Confusing with 'Reading' (读/看)
While '博览' involves reading, it's more about the breadth of the experience. If you are describing the physical act of reading a specific book right now, use '读' or '看'. Use '博览' to describe a life-long habit or a major research phase.

错误:他正在博览一本杂志。(Wrong: He is 'extensively reading' a magazine.)
正确:他正在看一本杂志。(Right: He is looking at a magazine.)

Another mistake is using '博览' for non-visual or non-informational experiences. You cannot '博览' music or '博览' food. For music, you might use '博采众长' (taking the best from many sources), and for food, you might use '品尝' (tasting). '博览' specifically involves the eyes and the brain processing information or visual displays.

错误:他博览了全世界的音乐。(Wrong: He 'extensively viewed' world music.)
正确:他听遍了全世界的音乐。(Right: He has listened to music from all over the world.)

Finally, watch out for the grammatical position. Learners sometimes try to use '博览' as a noun meaning 'knowledge,' but '博览' is a verb. If you want the noun for 'broad knowledge,' use '博学' (bóxué) or '见识' (jiànshi). For example, you don't 'have a lot of博览'; rather, you '博览' many books and thus become '博学'.

Incorrect Object Pairing
Mistake: '博览一个故事' (Extensively read a story). A story is too small. '博览' implies variety. You can '博览民间故事' (extensively read folk stories) as a category, but not just one.

错误:我打算博览这封信。(Wrong: I plan to 'extensively view' this letter.)
正确:我打算仔细阅读这封信。(Right: I plan to read this letter carefully.)

Chinese has many words related to reading and knowledge. Understanding the nuances between 博览 and its synonyms will help you sound more natural.

博览 vs. 涉猎 (shèliè)
'博览' implies a serious, comprehensive, and deep engagement with a wide range of materials. '涉猎' means to dabble or dip into many subjects without necessarily becoming an expert. If you '博览群书', you are a scholar. If you '涉猎广泛', you just have many hobbies.
博览 vs. 泛读 (fàndú)
'泛读' is a technical term for 'extensive reading' as a study method (skimming for general meaning). It is neutral and academic. '博览' is more literary and carries a sense of admiration for the person's vast horizon.

他不仅博览群书,还对各个领域都有所涉猎。(He not only reads widely but also dabbles in various fields.)

Another related word is 阅读 (yuèdú). This is the standard, formal word for 'reading.' While '博览' is a type of '阅读,' it is a very specific, high-volume type. You use '阅读' for general contexts (e.g., 'reading comprehension' is '阅读理解'). You only upgrade to '博览' when you want to emphasize the sheer quantity and variety of the material.

博览 vs. 浏览 (liúlǎn)
'浏览' (liúlǎn) means to browse or glance through. It shares the '览' character but implies a very quick, non-thorough look. You '浏览' a website or a catalog. You '博览' the classics.

我只是随便浏览了一下网页,并没有博览相关文献。(I just casually browsed the webpage; I didn't extensively read the relevant documents.)

In summary, use 博览 when you want to sound respectful of someone's vast learning. Use 涉猎 for a wide but shallow range of interests. Use 浏览 for quick browsing. And use 阅读 for the general act of reading. This hierarchy of terms allows you to precisely describe someone's relationship with information and knowledge.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The character '览' (lǎn) contains the '见' (jiàn - to see) radical, while '博' (bó) contains the '十' (shí - ten) radical, which often represents completeness or a large number in Chinese characters.

発音ガイド

UK /bɒ læn/
US /boʊ læn/
In Chinese, both syllables carry equal weight, but the tones determine the emphasis.
韻が合う語
波 (bō) 多 (duō) 蓝 (lán) 山 (shān) 看 (kàn) 满 (mǎn) 短 (duǎn) 远 (yuǎn)
よくある間違い
  • Pronouncing 'bó' as 'bō' (flat tone). It must rise.
  • Pronouncing 'lǎn' as 'lán' (rising tone) instead of the third tone dipping-rising.
  • Confusing 'lǎn' with 'nǎn' (nasal sound).
  • Shortening the vowel in 'lǎn'.
  • Treating it as a single-syllable word.

難易度

読解 4/5

The characters are somewhat complex, and the word is formal.

ライティング 5/5

Writing '览' and '博' correctly requires practice with stroke order.

スピーキング 3/5

Pronunciation is straightforward, but finding the right context to use it is key.

リスニング 3/5

Easy to recognize in news or academic lectures.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

看 (kàn) 读 (dú) 书 (shū) 很多 (hěn duō) 学习 (xuéxí)

次に学ぶ

博学 (bóxué) 渊博 (yuānbó) 文献 (wénxiàn) 涉猎 (shèliè) 浏览 (liúlǎn)

上級

博古通今 (bógǔ tōngjīn) 博采众长 (bócǎi zhòngcháng) 汗牛充栋 (hànniú chōngdòng)

知っておくべき文法

Verb-Object Idioms

博览群书 (Verb: 博览, Object: 群书)

Resultative Complement (implicit)

他博览了 (le) 很多书 (Completion marker).

Modifying Nouns with '的'

博览群书的人 (A person who reads widely).

Adverbial use of '广泛'

广泛地博览资料 (Extensively reading materials).

Compound Noun formation

博览 + 会 = 博览会 (Exhibition).

レベル別の例文

1

他喜欢看很多书。

He likes to read many books. (Simpler version of 博览)

A1 level uses '看很多书' instead of '博览'.

2

这里有一个大博览会。

There is a big exhibition here.

A1 students can learn '博览会' as a noun.

3

这个博览会很好看。

This exhibition is very good to see.

Simple adjective use with the noun.

4

爸爸去参加博览会了。

Dad went to participate in the exhibition.

Using '参加' (participate) with '博览会'.

5

书店里有很多书。

There are many books in the bookstore.

Context for where one might '博览'.

6

他读了很多书。

He read many books.

Using '读了' (read) instead of '博览'.

7

我喜欢看博览会。

I like to look at the exhibition.

Using '看' with '博览会'.

8

老师说要多看书。

The teacher said to read more books.

Simple advice for 'reading widely'.

1

他是一个博学的人。

He is a learned person.

'博学' is related to '博览'.

2

我们去参观了汽车博览会。

We went to visit the auto expo.

'参观' (visit) is a common verb for '博览会'.

3

他从小就博览群书。

He has read widely since he was a child.

Introduction to the idiom '博览群书'.

4

这个博览会有很多新产品。

This exhibition has many new products.

Noun use in a descriptive sentence.

5

他读过博览会上的手册。

He has read the brochure at the exhibition.

Using '读过' with an object related to '博览会'.

6

博览群书对他有好处。

Reading widely is good for him.

The idiom acts as the subject here.

7

我想去上海看博览会。

I want to go to Shanghai to see the expo.

Geographic context for a major expo.

8

老师推荐我们博览群书。

The teacher recommended that we read widely.

Verb phrase used as a recommendation.

1

为了写报告,他博览了许多资料。

To write the report, he read many materials extensively.

'博览' used as a verb for research.

2

这次博览会展示了最新的科技。

This exhibition displayed the latest technology.

Formal description of an event.

3

博览群书可以开阔我们的眼界。

Reading widely can broaden our horizons.

Standard B1 level idiom usage.

4

他博览古今中外的名著,很有才华。

He reads famous works from all times and places; he is very talented.

Using '博览' with specific categories.

5

图书馆是博览群书的好地方。

The library is a good place to read widely.

Locative sentence structure.

6

我们要博览群书,不能只看一种书。

We should read widely and not just look at one kind of book.

Expressing contrast with '不能只'.

7

他在博览会期间学到了很多东西。

He learned a lot during the exhibition period.

Using '期间' (period) with '博览会'.

8

他博览了各种科学杂志。

He extensively read various science magazines.

Using '各种' (various) to justify the use of '博览'.

1

这位教授博览群书,深得学生爱戴。

This professor has read extensively and is deeply loved by students.

Describing a person's qualities in a formal way.

2

我们要博览众长,完善自己的设计。

We need to read/view many strengths to perfect our own design.

Using the '博览众长' variation.

3

他博览了大量的历史文献,准备写一部传记。

He read a large number of historical documents, preparing to write a biography.

Formal verb-object structure with '大量的'.

4

博览群书不仅是积累知识,更是修身养性。

Reading widely is not just about accumulating knowledge, but also about self-cultivation.

Using '不仅是...更是...' for complex arguments.

5

他博览了各种艺术流派的作品。

He extensively viewed works from various artistic movements.

'博览' applied to visual art collections.

6

这次世界博览会是各国交流的平台。

This World Expo is a platform for exchange between countries.

Using '平台' (platform) in a formal context.

7

他博览了数百本关于心理学的书籍。

He extensively read hundreds of books on psychology.

Quantifying the '博览' action.

8

想要在学术上有所建树,必须博览群书。

To achieve something academically, one must read widely.

Conditional structure '想要...必须...'.

1

王博士博览古今典籍,对经学研究颇深。

Dr. Wang has extensively read ancient and modern classics and has deep research in Confucianism.

Highly formal, using '典籍' (classics) and '颇深' (quite deep).

2

他博览中外,对东西方文化都有独到的见解。

He has read Chinese and foreign works extensively and has unique insights into both Eastern and Western cultures.

Using '博览' as a shorthand for broad cultural knowledge.

3

这篇文章引用了大量博览而来的观点。

This article cites many viewpoints obtained through extensive reading.

'博览' used as a source for ideas.

4

他博览众家之言,最终形成了自己的理论体系。

He read the words of many schools of thought and eventually formed his own theoretical system.

Using '众家之言' (words of many schools).

5

博览群书的过程其实是一个与伟人对话的过程。

The process of reading widely is actually a process of conversing with great figures.

Metaphorical use in an essayistic style.

6

他博览了整个图书馆的藏书,这在当时传为美谈。

He read the entire library's collection, which became a famous story at the time.

Using '传为美谈' (become a popular story).

7

博览并不意味着浅尝辄止,而是要博而能约。

Reading widely doesn't mean stopping at a superficial level; it means being broad yet focused.

Philosophical contrast between '博' (broad) and '约' (focused).

8

他在博览会上的演讲引起了广泛的关注。

His speech at the exhibition attracted widespread attention.

Noun use in a high-level professional context.

1

其人博览群籍,贯通百家,实为一代宗师。

He has read all sorts of classics and mastered the hundred schools; he is truly a master of his generation.

Classical Chinese style (Wenyanmi) influences.

2

他博览古今之变,试图从中寻找历史发展的规律。

He has extensively viewed the changes of ancient and modern times, trying to find the laws of historical development.

Abstract usage of '博览' with '之变' (changes).

3

博览群书固然重要,但若不思则罔。

Reading widely is indeed important, but if one does not think, one will be confused.

Referencing the Analects of Confucius (学而不思则罔).

4

他在博览中外典籍的基础上,提出了全新的史学观。

On the basis of extensively reading Chinese and foreign classics, he proposed a completely new historical perspective.

Complex prepositional phrase '在...的基础上'.

5

博览万象,方能洞察世事之精微。

Only by viewing all phenomena widely can one insightfully observe the subtleties of worldly affairs.

Four-character structure followed by a resultative clause.

6

他虽博览,却不泥古,总能推陈出新。

Although he reads widely, he is not stuck in the past and can always bring forth the new from the old.

Concessive structure '虽...却...' with idioms.

7

博览群书是通往智慧的必经之路。

Reading widely is the necessary path to wisdom.

Metaphorical noun phrase structure.

8

他博览之广,令人叹为观止。

The breadth of his reading is so vast that it is breathtaking.

Using '之广' (the breadth of) and '叹为观止' (breathtaking).

類義語

阅读 涉猎 广泛阅读 阅览 浏览

反対語

寡闻 浅尝辄止

よく使う組み合わせ

博览群书
博览会
博览古今
博览中外
广泛博览
博览名胜
博览众长
博览文献
博览典籍
博览万象

よく使うフレーズ

世界博览会

— World Expo. A major international exhibition.

2010年世界博览会在上海举办。

博览群书的人

— A person who has read widely. A well-read person.

他是一个博览群书的人,很有智慧。

博览古今

— Reading through ancient and modern history.

他博览古今,对历史很有研究。

博览会展位

— Exhibition booth.

我们在博览会上租了一个展位。

博览各种刊物

— Extensively reading various publications.

他博览各种刊物以获取最新信息。

博览中外名著

— Extensively reading Chinese and foreign masterpieces.

学生应该博览中外名著。

博览众家

— Reading the works of many different authors or schools.

他博览众家,不拘一格。

博览名篇

— Extensively reading famous articles or poems.

博览名篇可以提高写作水平。

博览万卷

— Reading ten thousand volumes (reading a huge amount).

他博览万卷,知识渊博。

博览历史资料

— Extensively reading historical data.

为了写书,他博览了大量历史资料。

よく混同される語

博览 vs 浏览 (liúlǎn)

Browsing/skimming (quick) vs. 博览 (extensive/deep).

博览 vs 展览 (zhǎnlǎn)

To exhibit/display (focus on showing) vs. 博览 (focus on viewing/reading widely).

博览 vs 博学 (bóxué)

Adjective meaning 'learned' vs. 博览 verb meaning 'to read widely'.

慣用句と表現

"博览群书"

— To read a vast number of books; to be extremely well-read.

他博览群书,是公认的才子。

Formal
"博大精深"

— Broad and profound (often describing culture or knowledge).

中国文化博大精深。

Formal
"博古通今"

— To be conversant with ancient and modern affairs.

这位老先生博古通今。

Formal
"见多识广"

— Experienced and knowledgeable; having seen and heard much.

他走南闯北,见多识广。

Neutral
"才高八斗"

— To have great literary talent.

他博览群书,才高八斗。

Literary
"汗牛充栋"

— An immense number of books (enough to make an ox sweat).

图书馆的藏书汗牛充栋,供他博览。

Literary
"开卷有益"

— Opening a book is beneficial (reading is always good).

博览群书,开卷有益。

Neutral
"学富五车"

— Wealthy in learning (having read five carts of books).

他博览群书,学富五车。

Literary
"满腹经纶"

— To have a mind full of learning and statecraft.

他博览典籍,满腹经纶。

Literary
"博采众长"

— To collect and learn from the strong points of many.

我们应该博采众长,改进工作。

Formal

間違えやすい

博览 vs 涉猎

Both mean reading many things.

涉猎 is dabbling (shallow); 博览 is extensive (usually implies more depth/effort).

他博览群书 (He is well-read) vs 他涉猎广泛 (He has many interests).

博览 vs 泛读

Both mean extensive reading.

泛读 is a study technique; 博览 is a scholarly habit or cultural ideal.

泛读课 (Extensive reading class) vs 博览群书的学者 (A well-read scholar).

博览 vs 查阅

Both involve looking at books.

查阅 is searching for specific info; 博览 is reading for general accumulation.

查阅字典 (Look up dictionary) vs 博览典籍 (Read classics widely).

博览 vs 观赏

Both involve looking.

观赏 is for pleasure (art/flowers); 博览 is for knowledge.

观赏美景 (Enjoy the scenery) vs 博览群书 (Read books extensively).

博览 vs 阅读

General term for reading.

阅读 is the basic action; 博览 is the 'super-sized' version of it.

他在阅读 (He is reading) vs 他博览群书 (He is a massive reader).

文型パターン

B1

为了...,他博览了...

为了写论文,他博览了许多参考文献。

B1

他从小就...

他从小就博览群书。

B2

与其...不如博览...

与其只读课本,不如博览群书。

B2

博览...有助于...

博览群书有助于拓宽视野。

C1

在博览...的基础上...

在博览大量文献的基础上,他得出了结论。

C1

...之广,令人...

他博览之广,令人敬佩。

C2

虽博览...却不...

他虽博览群籍,却不墨守成规。

C2

唯有博览,方能...

唯有博览古今,方能洞察未来。

語族

名詞

博览会 (Exhibition/Expo)
博学 (Vast learning)
博采 (Wide collection)

動詞

博览 (To read widely)
浏览 (To browse)
展览 (To exhibit)

形容詞

博学的 (Learned/Erudite)
广博的 (Broad/Vast)

関連

图书馆 (Library)
书籍 (Books)
文献 (Literature/Documents)
知识 (Knowledge)
研究 (Research)

使い方

frequency

High in written/formal Chinese; Low in casual street talk.

よくある間違い
  • 我博览了那本书。 我读了那本书。

    '博览' cannot be used for a single item.

  • 他很博览。 他很博学。

    '博览' is a verb; '博学' is the adjective for 'learned'.

  • 博览一个电影。 看了一部电影。

    '博览' is for information/reading, not for watching a single movie.

  • 我正在博览网页。 我正在浏览网页。

    Browsing the web is '浏览', not the scholarly '博览'.

  • 博览很多音乐。 听了很多音乐。

    '博览' involves visual information (reading/viewing), not auditory.

ヒント

Stick to the Idiom

When in doubt, use '博览群书'. It is the most natural way to use the word and is universally understood.

Expand to 博学

Once you learn '博览', immediately learn '博学' (learned) and '渊博' (profound). They often appear together.

Check the Radical

Remember that '览' has '见' (to see) at the bottom. This helps you remember it's about viewing or reading.

World Expo

If you visit China, look for signs for '博览会'. It's a great way to see the word in a modern, real-world context.

Transitive Nature

Always follow '博览' with a plural or collective noun like '群书', '资料', or '文献'.

Tone Practice

Practice the 2nd tone to 3rd tone transition: Bó-Lǎn. It requires a clear rise then a dip.

Research Papers

Use '博览' when describing your literature review process in Chinese academic writing.

Depth vs. Breadth

Contrast '博览' (breadth) with '精读' (depth) in your essays to show advanced vocabulary range.

Classical Roots

Recognizing that this word has classical roots will help you understand why it carries such high prestige.

News Keywords

In news about '世博会' (Sìbóhuì - World Expo), the '博' and '览' are often shortened. Knowing the full word helps.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of a 'Board' (sounds like Bó) covered in 'Lanterns' (sounds like Lǎn). To see all the lanterns, you have to look 'widely' across the whole board.

視覚的連想

Imagine a scholar standing on a high ladder in a circular library that stretches as far as the eye can see. He is looking at every single book.

Word Web

博 (Broad) 览 (View) 群书 (Many books) 博学 (Learned) 浏览 (Browse) 展览 (Exhibit) 博士 (Doctor/PhD) 渊博 (Profound)

チャレンジ

Try to use '博览群书' in a sentence describing your favorite author or a person you admire for their intelligence.

語源

The word '博览' appears in early Chinese classical texts. '博' (bó) originally referred to a large, wide silk cloth, which then evolved to mean 'broad' or 'abundant.' '览' (lǎn) depicts an eye looking down at something, originally meaning to inspect or view.

元の意味: To view or inspect a vast quantity of things.

Sino-Tibetan (Chinese)

文化的な背景

This is a very positive, respectful word. There are no negative sensitivities associated with it.

In English, we might say someone is 'well-read' or a 'polymath.' '博览' captures both the action of reading and the resulting state of being well-read.

The 2010 Shanghai World Expo (上海世界博览会). Traditional praise for scholars like Qian Zhongshu, known for '博览群书'. The 'Imperial Library' (四库全书) which required '博览' to compile.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Academic Research

  • 博览相关文献
  • 博览前人研究
  • 博览学术期刊
  • 广泛博览

Biography/Profile

  • 从小博览群书
  • 博览古今中外
  • 博学多才
  • 博览众长

Exhibitions/Events

  • 世界博览会
  • 参加博览会
  • 博览会展位
  • 博览会开幕

Library/Education

  • 博览群书的好处
  • 博览馆
  • 博览名著
  • 博览典籍

Personal Growth

  • 博览以增见识
  • 博览万卷
  • 博览群书的习惯
  • 博览天下

会話のきっかけ

"你最近在博览哪些方面的书籍?"

"你觉得博览群书对一个人的成长有多重要?"

"你参加过世界博览会吗?感觉怎么样?"

"如果你有时间博览群书,你最想读哪一类的书?"

"你认为博览和精读哪个更重要?"

日記のテーマ

写一写你对‘博览群书’这个词的理解,以及它如何影响你的学习。

描述一次你参加博览会(如书展或科技展)的经历。

如果让你博览一个领域的全部书籍,你会选择哪个领域?为什么?

讨论在互联网时代,‘浏览’是否已经取代了‘博览’。

写一封信给未来的自己,谈谈你希望博览哪些中外名著。

よくある質問

10 問

No. 博览 implies a wide range or a large collection. Use '读' or '看' for a single book.

Primarily yes, but it can also refer to documents, historical records, or viewing a large-scale exhibition (博览会).

It is usually associated with intellectuals, students, and researchers, but anyone can be described as '博览群书' if they read a lot.

浏览 is skimming/browsing (fast). 博览 is extensive reading (broad and thorough).

No, it can be for art, science, or culture, though many are trade-oriented.

Usually no. It functions as a verb or a modifier. The noun form for an event is '博览会'.

You can say '博览群书的人' or use the adjective '博学的'.

No, they sound similar but have different meanings and radicals. 览 has the 'see' radical (见).

They can learn it, but it sounds very mature when a child uses it properly.

It is definitely formal. In a casual chat with friends, you'd just say '读了很多书'.

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writing

用‘博览群书’写一个句子描述你的一位老师。

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解释为什么博览群书对学生很重要。

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论述‘博览’与‘精读’的关系。

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写一句话,介绍你参加过的一个博览会。

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用‘博览’造句,描述你在图书馆的行为。

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如果你想成为一名专家,你认为博览重要吗?为什么?

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以‘博览古今,洞察未来’为题写一段话。

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写出‘博览’这两个字的拼音。

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翻译:He has read widely since he was young.

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翻译:To write this book, the author read many documents.

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翻译:Reading widely is the foundation of scientific research.

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写出‘博览’的一个近义词并造句。

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写出‘博览’的一个反义词并造句。

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用‘博览会’造一个简单的句子。

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描述一个博览群书的人是什么样的。

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你认为博览群书对提高写作能力有帮助吗?

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在现代社会,我们应该如何博览?

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列举三类你可以‘博览’的对象。

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造句:世博会 / 上海 / 举行。

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用古风色彩的语言描述一个博览群书的学者。

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用中文介绍你最喜欢的一本书,并说明你是否经常‘博览群书’。

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说出‘博览群书’这个词,并解释它的意思。

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谈谈你对‘世界博览会’的看法。

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讨论在信息爆炸的时代,‘博览’是否比以前更容易或更困难。

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如果你去图书馆,你会博览哪些方面的书籍?

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描述一个你见过的博览会。

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你认为博览群书能改变一个人的性格吗?

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解释‘博览众长’在团队合作中的重要性。

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你觉得博览群书的人聪明吗?为什么?

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请大声朗读句子:他从小就博览群书。

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描述‘博览群书’和‘浏览网页’的区别。

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如何平衡‘博览’和‘专业研究’?

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你认为博览群书需要天赋吗?

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你想去参加什么样的博览会?

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如果你是一位老师,你会如何鼓励学生博览群书?

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谈谈‘博览古今’对理解现代社会的作用。

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博览群书的过程中,你遇到过什么困难吗?

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博览会里通常有什么?

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你认为电子书方便博览吗?

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请即兴演讲:博览群书,成就人生。

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听句子:‘他博览群书,知识面非常广。’ 问:他的知识面怎么样?

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听句子:‘我们要去参观博览会。’ 问:我们要去哪里?

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听句子:‘为了研究这个课题,他博览了大量文献。’ 问:他博览了什么?

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听句子:‘博览群书固然重要,但思考更为关键。’ 问:说话人认为什么更关键?

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听句子:‘他从小博览群书,很有才华。’ 问:他什么时候开始博览群书?

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听单词:‘博览会’。 问:这是什么意思?

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听句子:‘博览众长才能进步。’ 问:怎么才能进步?

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听句子:‘他博览古今中外名著,造诣颇深。’ 问:他的造诣如何?

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听句子:‘他在博览会上看到了很多新产品。’ 问:他在哪里看到新产品?

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听句子:‘老师让我们博览群书。’ 问:老师的要求是什么?

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听句子:‘博览群书是积累知识的基础。’ 问:博览群书是什么的基础?

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听句子:‘博览之广,令人佩服。’ 问:什么令人佩服?

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听句子:‘他博览了各种科学杂志。’ 问:他博览了哪种杂志?

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听句子:‘世博会在上海举行。’ 问:地点在哪里?

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听句子:‘博览群书有助于拓宽眼界。’ 问:有什么帮助?

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