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满腹经纶

mǎn fù jīng lúndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
full of political wisdom (idiom) / politically astute / with encyclopedic experience of state policy
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

滿腹經綸 满腹经纶 [man3 fu4 jing1 lun2] /full of political wisdom (idiom)/politically astute/with encyclopedic experience of state policy/

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Other forms in these source records: 滿腹經綸

  • 满
    mǎn

    to fill / full / filled / packed / fully / completely / quite / to reach the limit / to satisfy / satisfied / contented

    Mǎn

    Manchu ethnic group

  • 腹
    fù

    abdomen / stomach / belly

  • 经
    jīng

    classics / sacred book / scripture / to pass through / to undergo / to bear / to endure / warp (textile) / longitude / menstruation / channel (TCM) / abbr. for economics 經濟|经济[jīng jì]

    Jīng

    surname Jing

  • 纶
    lún

    to classify / to twist silk / silk thread

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