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博文约礼

bówényuēlǐ

Traditional: 博文約禮

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

Character Breakdown

博
bó
to gamble, to play games; to win; rich, plentiful, extensive; wide, broad
HSK 4
文
wén
culture, literature, writing
HSK 3
约
yuē
treaty, covenant, agreement
HSK 4
礼
lǐ
courtesy, manners, social customs
HSK 3

Additional Information

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Chinese
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