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學問

简学问 · 繁學問

Mandarin · pinyin xué wèn

learning; knowledge; scholarship
a body of specialized knowledge (Classifier: 門 mén); (fig.) any activity that demands expertise, skill or experience (e.g. gathering forensic evidence, selecting clothing, managing relationships)

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學: xué · learning, knowledge; school
問: wèn · ask (about), inquire after
学: xué · learning, knowledge; school
问: wèn · ask about, inquire after

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2–4 · xue2 wen4

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noun

academic discipline; branch of knowledge (Classifier: 門／门)
learning; knowledge; wisdom; erudition; scholarship

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