học giả
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun: A person who engages in deep, systematic study and research, possessing extensive and profound scholarly knowledge in one or more academic fields. A "học giả" is characterized by their expertise, erudition, and contribution to learning, often through writing, research, and teaching.
Usage Examples
- (He is recognized as a leading scholar of Vietnamese history.)
- (The conference attracted many scholars from prestigious universities.)
- (She is an erudite scholar, knowledgeable in both Eastern and Western literature.)
Advanced Usage
- The term implies a high level of academic achievement and respect. It is often used for individuals with advanced degrees (like a doctorate) who contribute to their field through published research.
- It can sometimes be used in a broader, more traditional sense to describe a deeply learned or literate person ("a learned man/woman"), not necessarily affiliated with a formal academic institution.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhà nghiên cứu (n): Researcher. This term often overlaps with "học giả" but can place more emphasis on the activity of research itself.
- Trí thức (n): Intellectual. A broader term for an educated person engaged in complex mental work, not exclusively academic research.
Synonyms
- Scholar: A specialist in a particular branch of study.
- Academic: A person involved in higher education or scholarly pursuits.
- Erudite person: A person with profound, extensive knowledge.
Related Idioms
- Học giả, học tủ: This is a play on words contrasting a true "scholar" () with someone who only crams or memorizes for exams ( – "compartmentalized learning"). It highlights the depth of a true scholar's knowledge versus superficial learning.
noun
- scholar; learned man; litery man
- anh ta là một học giả uyên thâmHe is no mean scholar