numerous and extensive; (quotations) wide-ranging
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
numerous and extensive; wide-ranging; abundant
formalDescribes knowledge, references, quotations, or materials that are both plentiful and broad in scope. Typically used in academic or literary contexts.
Tā他
de的
lùn论
wén文
yǐn引
zhèng证
fán繁
bó博
，
gōng功
dǐ底
shēn深
hòu厚
。
His thesis contains wide-ranging citations, demonstrating a profound foundation.
Zhè这
bù部
zhù著
zuò作
cái材
liào料
fán繁
bó博
，
lùn论
zhèng证
yán严
mì密
。
This work is based on abundant materials and rigorous argumentation.
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Lǎo老
xiān先
sheng生
xué学
shí识
fán繁
bó博
，
lìng令
rén人
qīn钦
pèi佩
。
The old scholar's knowledge is extensive and admirable.