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博古通今
bógǔtōngjīn
1. conversant with things past and present
2. erudite and informed

Character Breakdown

博
bó
to gamble, to play games; to win; rich, plentiful, extensive; wide, broad
HSK 4 12 丶
古
gǔ
old, classic, ancient
HSK 5 5 丶
通
tōng
to pass through, to open, to connect; to communicate; common
HSK 4 10 丶
今
jīn
modern, current; today, now
HSK 1 4 丶

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