superficial learning; limited knowledge
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
having superficial or limited knowledge; poorly educated
literaryOften used in self-deprecating or modest contexts to describe one's own limited scholarship, or to describe others' lack of deep learning. Carries a literary or formal tone.
Wǒ我
qiǎn浅
xué学
guǎ寡
wén闻
，
bù不
gǎn敢
duì对
cǐ此
wàng妄
jiā加
píng评
lùn论
。
I am poorly educated and ignorant, not daring to comment on this recklessly.
Tā他
suī虽
qiǎn浅
xué学
，
què却
néng能
xū虚
xīn心
qiú求
jiào教
。
Although he has limited learning, he is able to seek advice humbly.
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Bù不
néng能
yǐ以
qiǎn浅
xué学
mào冒
chōng充
yuān渊
bó博
。
One cannot pass off superficial learning as profound knowledge.
Qiǎn浅
xué学
zhī之
rén人
wǎng往
wǎng往
zì自
yǐ以
wéi为
shì是
。
People of shallow learning often think they are always right.