孙康映雪 — “Sun Kang reflecting snow”
孙康映雪 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to study diligently in adverse circumstances, especially by using the reflection of snow as light due to poverty; to be assiduous in one's studies despite hardship”. Literally, “Sun Kang reflecting snow”.
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Origin and Story of 孙康映雪
During the Jin Dynasty, Sun Kang's family was too poor to afford lamp oil, which meant he couldn't read at night. He felt it was a great pity to waste his time.
One day, a heavy snow fell outside. He woke up in the middle of the night and saw a glimmer of light coming through a crack in his window. It was the bright reflection of the snow.
He immediately got up and began to read by this faint light. Through his exceptionally diligent efforts, he eventually became a highly learned and respected scholar.
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What does 孙康映雪 mean?
孙康映雪 (sūn kāng yìng xuě) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to study diligently in adverse circumstances, especially by using the reflection of snow as light due to poverty; to be assiduous in one's studies despite hardship”.
How do you pronounce 孙康映雪?
孙康映雪 is pronounced sūn kāng yìng xuě in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 孙康映雪 literally mean?
Literally, 孙康映雪 means “Sun Kang reflecting snow”. It is used to mean “to study diligently in adverse circumstances, especially by using the reflection of snow as light due to poverty; to be assiduous in one's studies despite hardship”.
Where does 孙康映雪 come from?
孙康映雪 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 孙康映雪?
比喻读书非常刻苦。