博士

bóshì · HSK 5

doctor

博士 — doctor

🎓 博 = broad/extensive + 士 = scholar/gentleman; broad scholar = doctorate

博 means broad or wide-ranging knowledge; 士 originally denoted a learned gentleman or official. Together: someone whose learning is broad enough to earn the highest academic title. Also used for a master of any craft.

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