学如不及，犹恐失之 — “Study as if you are always chasing something”
学如不及，犹恐失之 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Study as if you are always chasing something”. Fearing you won't catch up, and even if you do, you fear losing it. Describes extreme diligence and a strong desire for improvement in learning or other endeavors. Literally, “Study as if not catching up, still fearing to lose it”.
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What does 学如不及，犹恐失之 mean?
学如不及，犹恐失之 (xué rú bù jí ， yóu kǒng shī zhī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Study as if you are always chasing something”.
How do you pronounce 学如不及，犹恐失之?
学如不及，犹恐失之 is pronounced xué rú bù jí ， yóu kǒng shī zhī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 学如不及，犹恐失之 literally mean?
Literally, 学如不及，犹恐失之 means “Study as if not catching up, still fearing to lose it”. It is used to mean “Study as if you are always chasing something”.
What is the Chinese definition of 学如不及，犹恐失之?
学习好像追赶什么，总怕赶不上，赶上了又怕被甩掉。形容学习勤奋，进取心强。又形容做其他事情的迫切心情。