博 (bó) - Extensive, wide, rich & to gamble

博Tone 2

bó ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

博 · bó

Extensive, wide, rich;

to gamble;

to win;

to gain;

doctor (academic degree);

used in words for breadth of knowledge, games of chance, and academic achievement.

Extensive, wide, richto gambleto win

Usage highlights

Extensive knowledgeDoctoral degreeMuseumBlogGambleWin favor

Synonyms

  • 广— wide, extensive
  • 阔— broad, wide
  • 赌— gamble, bet

Antonyms

  • 狭— narrow
  • 窄— narrow, tight
  • 浅— shallow, superficial

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has extensive knowledge (博学).
  • They were playing a board game (博弈).
  • She earned her doctorate (博士学位).
  • The museum has a rich collection (博物馆 collection).
  • He won widespread praise (博得赞誉).

Collocations

  • Extensive knowledge(博学)
  • Doctoral degree(博士学位)
  • Museum(博物馆)
  • Blog(博客)
  • Gamble(赌博)
  • Win favor(博得欢心)

Idioms

  • Extensive knowledge and strong memory(博闻强识)
  • Gamble and lose everything(一博千金)
  • Broad learning and versatile talents(博学多才)
  • Rich and varied(博采众长)
  • Gamble with one's life(搏命)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Highly valued in Chinese culture for its association with broad learning and scholarly achievement.
  • The gambling sense reflects risk-taking, while the academic sense represents the highest level of educational attainment.
  • Commonly used in modern terms like 博客 (blog) and 博士 (PhD), showing its adaptability to contemporary concepts.

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