túc học
Definition
- Noun:
- An erudite scholar; a profoundly learned person: Refers to an individual who possesses deep, extensive, and substantial knowledge, typically acquired through long and dedicated study, especially in classical or scholarly fields.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy được kính trọng như một bậc túc học. (He is respected as an erudite scholar.)
- Các vị túc học thời xưa thường tinh thông cả văn lẫn võ. (The profoundly learned scholars of old were often well-versed in both literature and martial arts.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "túc học" is classical and formal. It is primarily used in literary contexts, historical descriptions, or to show high respect for someone's profound scholarship. It is not commonly used in everyday modern conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Học giả (n): Scholar, academic. A more common and modern term for a learned person.
- Uyên bác (adj): Erudite, profound. An adjective describing deep and broad knowledge.
- Thâm nho (adj): Deeply learned in Confucianism/classical studies. Often appears alongside "túc học".
Synonyms
- Erudite person
- Learned scholar
- Savant
Related Idioms
- Túc học thâm nho: A set phrase meaning "a profoundly learned Confucian scholar," emphasizing deep mastery of classical texts and philosophy.