十年读书 — “To dedicate oneself to long-term study”
十年读书 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to dedicate oneself to long-term study”. To study diligently for many years. Literally, “ten years of reading/study”.
十年读书 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 十年读书
During the Southern and Northern Dynasties period, internal strife plagued the Liu Song dynasty, resulting in fratricide and the persecution of loyal and virtuous officials. People lived in constant apprehension.
Minister Shen Youzhi was at times trusted as a loyal subject and at other times ostracized as a rebel. Disheartened by these turbulent circumstances, he immersed himself in studying 'Records of the Grand Historian' (Shiji) and 'Book of Han' (Hanshu).
He often sighed with regret, saying, 'If only I had known earlier that poverty and prosperity are fated, I would regret not having studied diligently for ten years.'
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Synonyms of 十年读书
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Open the tool →Questions about 十年读书
What does 十年读书 mean?
十年读书 (shí nián dú shū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to dedicate oneself to long-term study”.
How do you pronounce 十年读书?
十年读书 is pronounced shí nián dú shū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 十年读书 literally mean?
Literally, 十年读书 means “ten years of reading/study”. It is used to mean “to dedicate oneself to long-term study”.
Where does 十年读书 come from?
十年读书 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 十年读书?
指长期努力于学业。