- 博学鸿词 bóxuéhóngcí Boxue HongciImperial Examination of Broad Learning and Great Eloquence, a special examination for recruitment of talented scholars into the government service
- 博学鸿词科 bóxuéhóngcíkē imperial examination for scholars(historical) the Imperial Examination of Broad Learning and Great Eloquence, a special session held to recruit exceptionally talented and learned scholars during the Qing dynasty