No. 4,095 in Chinese
博古
"博古" means "to have extensive knowledge of ancient artifacts or history."
In a sentence
他博古通今，是一位学术泰斗。
He is knowledgeable about the past and present, as he is an academic authority.
Here, '博古' refers to having extensive knowledge about ancient history and artifacts.
在这次展览中，我们可以欣赏到博古架上的珍品。
During this exhibition, we can admire the treasures on the antique shelves.
In this sentence, '博古架' denotes a traditional display stand used to showcase antiques, thus '博古' takes on the meaning of 'antique'.
这幅画的主题是博古论道，充满文化气息。
The theme of this painting is discussing ancient artifacts, full of cultural ambiance.
Here, '博古' highlights the idea of discussing or referencing ancient artifacts or traditions, emphasizing cultural richness.
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