Knowledge breadth refers to the variety of fields one is familiar with.
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- Refers to the breadth of one's knowledge.
- Used to describe how many fields a person understands.
- Often paired with adjectives like wide or narrow.
Overview
- 1概览：知识面（Scope of knowledge）是一个用来衡量个人认知边界的词汇。它不仅指一个人读了多少书，还包括对不同社会现象、技能和信息的接触程度。一个“知识面广”的人，通常被认为见多识广、思维开阔。
常见情境：常用于评价一个人的综合素质，特别是在面试、学术讨论或社交评价中。例如，评价某人“知识面太窄”通常带有一定的批评意味，暗示其缺乏跨学科的理解力。
- 1近义词辨析：与“见识”相比，“知识面”更侧重于理论和信息的广度，而“见识”更侧重于通过经历获得的感悟和判断力。与“博学”相比，“知识面”是一个中性描述广度的词，而“博学”则带有程度很深、知识渊博的赞美意味。
Examples
多看纪录片可以扩大你的知识面。
everydayWatching documentaries can broaden your scope of knowledge.
该职位的候选人需要具备广泛的知识面。
formalCandidates for this position need to have a broad scope of knowledge.
他平时不爱看书，知识面很窄。
informalHe doesn't like reading, so his knowledge base is quite limited.
跨学科研究有助于拓展学术界的知识面。
academicInterdisciplinary research helps expand the scope of knowledge in academia.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
知识面狭窄
Narrow scope of knowledge
拓展知识面
Extend the scope of knowledge
知识面覆盖
Knowledge coverage
Often Confused With
Refers to experience and judgment gained through life. Knowledge scope is about information, while experience is about wisdom.
An adjective describing someone with deep and wide knowledge. Knowledge scope is a noun indicating the range itself.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
It is a neutral term used to describe the extent of someone's learning. It is often used in both positive and negative contexts depending on the adjectives 'wide' or 'narrow'. It is not typically used for specific technical expertise.
Common Mistakes
People often use '大' instead of '广'. Remember that '广' (wide) is the standard collocation. Do not confuse it with '知识点' (knowledge point).
Tips
Use with adjectives
Always use '广' (wide) or '窄' (narrow) to describe the scope. Avoid using '大' (big) as it sounds unnatural.
Don't confuse with depth
Remember that breadth (知识面) is not the same as depth (知识深度). A person can have a wide scope but lack deep expertise.
Cultural value of breadth
In Chinese culture, being 'well-read' (博学) is highly valued. Having a wide knowledge base is often seen as a sign of high intelligence.
Word Origin
The word is composed of '知识' (knowledge) and '面' (surface/scope). It metaphorically treats knowledge as a flat surface area that can be expanded.
Cultural Context
In China, education is highly emphasized, and being 'well-rounded' is a key goal. Therefore, '知识面' is often a metric used to evaluate a person's cultural literacy.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'face' (面) of knowledge; the wider the face, the more you can see. It is a map of what you know.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions你可以说“他知识面很广”或者“他博学多才”。这表示他在多个领域都有所了解。
知识面是指整体的广度，而知识点是指具体的某个细节或概念。知识面是由许多知识点组成的。
可以通过多阅读不同领域的书籍、关注新闻、参加讲座或与不同背景的人交流来扩大知识面。
这取决于具体情境。在某些专业领域，精深比广度更重要，但在日常社交和综合理解中，知识面广通常更有优势。
Test Yourself
他经常阅读各种书籍，所以他的___很广。
描述范围广度应使用“知识面”。
以下哪种描述符合知识面窄的含义？
孤陋寡闻意为学识浅陋，见闻不广，与知识面窄意思相近。
（1.扩大 2.知识面 3.我们要 4.多读书）
正确语序为：我们要多读书扩大知识面。
Score: /3
Summary
Knowledge breadth refers to the variety of fields one is familiar with.
- Refers to the breadth of one's knowledge.
- Used to describe how many fields a person understands.
- Often paired with adjectives like wide or narrow.
Use with adjectives
Always use '广' (wide) or '窄' (narrow) to describe the scope. Avoid using '大' (big) as it sounds unnatural.
Don't confuse with depth
Remember that breadth (知识面) is not the same as depth (知识深度). A person can have a wide scope but lack deep expertise.
Cultural value of breadth
In Chinese culture, being 'well-read' (博学) is highly valued. Having a wide knowledge base is often seen as a sign of high intelligence.
Examples
4 of 4多看纪录片可以扩大你的知识面。
Watching documentaries can broaden your scope of knowledge.
该职位的候选人需要具备广泛的知识面。
Candidates for this position need to have a broad scope of knowledge.
他平时不爱看书，知识面很窄。
He doesn't like reading, so his knowledge base is quite limited.
跨学科研究有助于拓展学术界的知识面。
Interdisciplinary research helps expand the scope of knowledge in academia.
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