📖 Meaning
This idiom describes a person who possesses both outstanding talent and excellent scholarship. It praises someone whose practical abilities and academic knowledge are equally superior. The phrase is commonly used to commend scholars or officials of exceptional all-around capability.
📜 Origin Story
The phrase originates from the Qing dynasty novel 《隋唐演义》(Romance of Sui and Tang), Chapter 36. In the story, the Emperor is dissatisfied with the edict drafted by the Hanlin Academy, fearing it would not meet his expectations. He summons a specific minister, noting that since the minister's talent and learning are both outstanding, he would surely produce a brilliant composition, and thus tasks him with drafting an imperial edict on his behalf.
💡 Example Usage
这位教授才学兼优，深受学生们的敬仰。
This professor excels in both talent and scholarship, and is deeply respected by his students.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 才学兼优
- Pinyin: cái xué jiān yōu
- Literal Translation: talent, learning, both, excellent
- Category: Knowledge
- Characters: 4