Chinese
jiànwén
Meaning: knowledge; what one sees and hears
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

見聞
見
聞
见闻
见
闻

Example sentences

This trip broadened my horizons.
他滔滔不絕地說著旅行的見聞。
他滔滔不绝地说著旅行的见闻。
He talked on and on about the things he saw and heard during his trip.
閱讀可以增廣見聞。
阅读可以增广见闻。
Reading can broaden one's horizons.

Usage Notes

Refers to the knowledge and experience gained from observation and listening.

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