To be ignorant of basic practical knowledge, especially concerning agriculture, due to a lack of engagement in manual labor; cannot tell wheat from beans.
他从小生活优渥，从未接触过田间劳作，真是个五谷不分的公子哥。
He grew up in luxury and never touched farm work; he is truly a young master who cannot tell wheat from beans.
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Ancient
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During the Spring and Autumn period, Confucius traveled with his disciples through various states.
After facing setbacks in Wey, Chen, and Cai, they got lost after leaving Yeyu.
Zilu went to ask for directions, and upon returning, found Confucius was gone.
He then asked a farmer working in the field.
The farmer said, "One whose four limbs are idle and who cannot distinguish the five grains, who is such a master?"
Zilu realized he had encountered a reclusive sage and had to continue searching on his own.
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