📖 Meaning
Having seen much and possessing broad knowledge. It describes a person who is well-experienced and well-informed through extensive exposure to the world.
📜 Origin Story
From the Ming Dynasty novel 'Water Margin' (水浒传), Chapter 74. The passage describes the character Yan Qing (燕青), who, though ranked last among the thirty-six celestial stars, was clever and sharp-minded, broadly experienced and knowledgeable, and understood the true nature of life — surpassing all the other thirty-five heroes.
💡 Example Usage
他年轻时走南闯北，多见广识，如今谈起各地的风土人情，总能引人入胜。
In his youth he traveled widely and gained broad experience; now when he speaks of local customs from different regions, his stories always captivate listeners.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 多见广识
- Pinyin: duō jiàn guǎng shí
- Literal Translation: much see, broad know
- Category: Knowledge
- Characters: 4