十年窗下 — “To study diligently for many years”
十年窗下 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to study diligently for many years”. Often in isolation and with great effort, typically in preparation for examinations or academic achievements. Literally, “ten years under the window”.
十年窗下 Pronunciation and Pinyin
十年窗下 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 十年窗下
What does 十年窗下 mean?
十年窗下 (shí nián chuāng xià) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to study diligently for many years”.
How do you pronounce 十年窗下?
十年窗下 is pronounced shí nián chuāng xià in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 十年窗下 literally mean?
Literally, 十年窗下 means “ten years under the window”. It is used to mean “to study diligently for many years”.
What is the Chinese definition of 十年窗下?
科举时代，读书人要取得功名，终年埋头在书本里。形容十年时间闭门苦读。