博文約禮 bó wén yuē lǐ

learn widely, keep to proper manners

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. vigorously pursuing knowledge, while scrupulously abiding by the rules of decorum (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
博 bó HSK 4
extensive; rich; ample
文 wén HSK 3
writing; culture; language
約 yuē
to make an appointment; approximately; to invite
禮 lǐ
etiquette; courtesy; gift