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Definition
Erudite, extensive, and wide-ranging in knowledge.
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How it's used
Describes someone who possesses a broad range of knowledge across many different fields. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone, often used to praise someone for being well-read or having a deep understanding of various subjects. While it is perfectly understood in conversation, it is more commonly encountered in written contexts or when discussing someone's academic or intellectual background.
Examples
He has read a lot, his knowledge is truly extensive.
How did you manage to become so knowledgeable?
Related words
Common phrases
extensive knowledge
erudite and knowledgeable
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical objects or spaces, as it is strictly reserved for intellectual capacity or knowledge. Beginners sometimes confuse it with broad adjectives like 闊, which refers to physical width.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
