志學

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Chinese

the will
learn; study; science
learn; study; science; ‑ology
 
trad. (志學)
simp. (志学)

Etymology

From the Analects:

子曰:「三十四十不惑五十天命六十七十從心所欲踰矩。」
子曰:「三十四十不惑五十天命六十七十从心所欲逾矩。」
From: The Analects of Confucius, c. 475 – 221 BCE, translated based on James Legge's version
Zǐyuē: “Wú shí yǒu wǔ ér zhì yú xué, sānshí ér lì, sìshí ér bùhuò, wǔshí ér zhī tiānmìng, liùshí ér ěr shùn, qīshí ér cóngxīnsuǒyù, bù yújǔ.”
The Master said, "At fifteen, I had my mind bent on learning. At thirty, I stood firm. At forty, I had no doubts. At fifty, I knew the decrees of Heaven. At sixty, my ear was an obedient organ for the reception of truth. At seventy, I could follow what my heart desired, without transgressing what was right.

Pronunciation


Verb

志學

  1. (literary) to dedicate oneself to the pursuit of learning

Noun

志學

  1. (literary, figurative) 15 years of age

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