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박식하지 못한 사람
bak-sik-ha-ji mot-an saram
ignorant person
그는 박식하지 못한 사람이라 복잡한 문제를 이해하지 못했다.
He was an ignorant person and couldn't understand the complex problem.
informal
A person who lacks knowledge or education, often in a general sense.
박식하지 못한 사람은 새로운 아이디어를 받아들이기 어렵다.
An ignorant person has difficulty accepting new ideas.
This phrase is often used to describe someone who is uneducated or lacks broad knowledge.
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
This phrase is often used in informal or critical contexts to describe someone who lacks knowledge or education.
Gold Rule
Tone
Be cautious when using this phrase as it can be perceived as insulting or judgmental.
Word Origin
Derived from '박식하다' (to be well-read) and '못하다' (to be unable to do something), forming a phrase that describes someone who lacks knowledge.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in a critical or judgmental way to describe someone who is uneducated or lacks broad knowledge. It can be considered somewhat harsh or derogatory in tone.
Word Breakdown
박식하다
to be well-read
root못하다
to be unable to do something
suffix사람
person
root한영사전