shí实shì事qiú求shì是
To seek truth from facts; to be practical and realistic; to proceed from reality.
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Ancient
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Story:
During the reign of Emperor Jing of Han, Liu De, the King of Hejian, had a particular fondness for studying Confucian classics. When he delved into Confucianism, he always sought truth by examining concrete examples.
After obtaining valuable books from the common people, he would personally copy a duplicate for the original owner and also present them with gold and silver.
Consequently, many people, admiring his character, brought him books. Over time, his collection of books surpassed that of the imperial court.