博文约礼 bó wén yuē lǐ

learned and broad; polite and self-disciplined

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
约 yuē HSK 4
to make an appointment; approximately; to invite
礼 lǐ HSK 3
etiquette; courtesy; gift