Definition
包罗万象 is a four-character idiom meaning 'all-embracing, covering everything' — it describes something that includes an extremely wide range of topics or items. Unlike 一揽子 (yī lǎn zi), which is an adjective used for a package deal or set of policies, 包罗万象 is a predicate phrase used to describe encyclopedias, speeches, or collections that are vast and comprehensive.
idiom
all-embracingall-inclusivecovering everything
Examples
- 包罗万象，。Zhè běn bǎikē quánshū bāo luó-wàn xiàng, bāokuò le hěn duō xuékē.This encyclopedia is all-encompassing and covers many subjects.
- 包罗万象，。Tā de yǎnjiǎng bāo luó-wàn xiàng, cóng gǔdài dào xiàndài wú suǒ bù tán.His speech was all-encompassing, covering everything from ancient times to the modern era.
- 包罗万象，。Zhè jiā shūdiàn de shūjí bāo luó-wàn xiàng, shénme lèixíng de dōu yǒu.The books in this bookstore are all-encompassing; there are books of every genre.
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