笃学好古 — “To be devoted to ancient studies”
笃学好古 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be devoted to ancient studies”. To diligently study classical texts and traditions. Literally, “diligent in study and fond of antiquity”.
笃学好古 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 笃学好古
During the Three Kingdoms period, Sun Yu, the Grand Administrator of Danyang in Eastern Wu, was exceptionally fond of studying ancient books and actively encouraged the children of his subordinates to read them.
He held immense respect for Ma Pu from Jiyin, a man known for his profound dedication to ancient learning and extensive knowledge. Sun Yu invited Ma Pu to his residence to tutor the children of his generals and officials.
Seizing this opportunity, he established academies in both Danyang and Lujiang prefectures. Sun Yu himself frequently gave lectures there, attracting hundreds of students.
Idioms Related to 笃学好古
More idioms starting with 笃
- dǔ笃xìn信hào好gǔ古firmly believe and cherish antiquity
- dǔ笃xìn信hào好xué学firm belief and diligent in study
- dǔ笃xué学bù不juàn倦study diligently without tiring
- dǔ笃dìng定tài泰shān山as firm as Mount Tai
- dǔ笃shí实hào好xué学earnest and diligent in study
- dǔ笃zhì志bù不juàn倦persevere tirelessly with single-minded dedication
- dǔ笃zhì志hǎo好xué学devoted to diligent study
- dǔ笃zhì志ài爱gǔ古Single-minded in loving ancient studies
- dǔ笃xīn新dài怠jiù旧devoted to the new, neglect the old
- dǔ笃ér而lùn论zhī之discuss earnestly and precisely
- dǔ笃lùn论gāo高yán言Profound and insightful remarks
- dǔ笃jìn近jǔ举yuǎn远Treat all people fairly and impartially
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Open the tool →Questions about 笃学好古
What does 笃学好古 mean?
笃学好古 (dǔ xué hào gǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be devoted to ancient studies”.
How do you pronounce 笃学好古?
笃学好古 is pronounced dǔ xué hào gǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 笃学好古 literally mean?
Literally, 笃学好古 means “diligent in study and fond of antiquity”. It is used to mean “to be devoted to ancient studies”.
Where does 笃学好古 come from?
笃学好古 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 笃学好古?
笃学：专心好学。指专心致至地学习古代曲籍。