wide knowledge and versatile talents; profound learning and varied attainments
A yojijukugo describing a person who is both deeply learned and multi-talented. Often used in formal or literary contexts to praise someone's breadth of ability.
He is a person of wide knowledge and versatile talents, well-versed in both science and art.
A professor renowned for his profound learning and varied attainments gave a lecture.
Very similar in meaning; 博学多才 emphasizes scholarly learning, while 博識多才 stresses broad knowledge and practical talents.
Focuses more on having many artistic or practical skills, without the strong emphasis on deep knowledge.
A yojijukugo composed of 博 (wide, extensive), 識 (knowledge), 多 (many), and 才 (talent). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common four-character pattern for describing exceptional individuals.