To study theory without understanding its practical application; to be a mere bookworm with no practical wisdom or flexibility; to parrot what one has learned without true comprehension or the ability to adapt.
小明虽然读了很多书，但遇到实际问题时却常常束手无策，真是徒读父书啊。
Although Xiao Ming has read many books, he often finds himself at a loss when facing practical problems, truly just reading books without applying the knowledge.
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Ancient
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