A collection of eight-character idioms for learning from others

If you are not good at learning, you are still afraid of losing it

xuá rú bù jí , yóu kǒng shī zhī

[Definition] Learning is like chasing something, and you are always afraid of not being able to catch up. I catch up but am afraid of being left behind. Describes diligent study and strong enterprising spirit. It also describes the eagerness to do other things.

[Example] In autumn, we will go to Taihu Lake again and visit Shigong and Piaomiao peaks... Next year we will go to Tiantai and Yandang. ~. (Qing Dynasty Yuan Mei's "Xiaocang Shanfang Ruler Slips" No. 106.

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