Not ashamed to ask, never let go of the book, never tired of learning, never tired of learning, never tired of learning

1. Not ashamed to ask [bù chǐ xià wèn]

Explanation: willing to learn or learn from others People with lower status than you can learn without feeling embarrassed.

From: "The Analects of Confucius: Gongye Chang" by Confucius in the Warring States Period: "He is quick and eager to learn, and he is not ashamed to ask questions."

Translation: He is smart, diligent, loves learning, and is humble to ask questions

2. The hand does not release the scroll [shǒu bù shì juàn]

Explanation: Shi: put it down; Juan: refers to books. Never leave the book. Describes diligence and studiousness.

From: Western Jin Dynasty Chen Shou's "Three Kingdoms·Wu Shu·Lv Meng Biography" annotation quoted from "Jiang Biao Biography": "Guang Wu was in charge of military affairs, and he never let go of the scroll."

Translation: Guang Wu Emperor Wu kept books on his affairs in the army.

3. Love to learn and tireless [ hào xué bù juàn ]

Explanation: Like to learn and tireless.

From: "Historical Records of the Chu Family" written by Sima Qian of the Western Han Dynasty: "In the past, I, Duke Wen, was the master of Hu Jiji. I favored Duke Xian and was eager to learn."

Translation: In the past Our Duke Wen was particularly fond of Ji Ji and dedicated her to him tirelessly.

4. Never tired of learning [ hào xué bù yàn ]

Explanation: Love learning and never get tired of it.

From: Qian Yong's "Lv Yuan Cong Hua·People in the Painting" of the Qing Dynasty: "Li Rong, Sanmu, was born in Qiantang. He was not tired of studying when he was young. He was good at poetry and calligraphy, and especially loved the six methods. All reach the wonderful state."

Translation: Li Rong is San Mu, a native of Qiantang. I haven't read since I was a child. I love learning and never get tired of it. I can compose poems and write calligraphy. I especially like the Six Methods. All of them have reached a certain level.

5. Be tireless in learning [xué ér bù yàn]

Explanation: bored: satisfied. Studying always feels unsatisfying. Describes studiousness.

From: "The Analects of Confucius·Shuer" by Confucius in the Warring States Period: "Knowing things silently, never getting tired of learning, never getting tired of teaching others"

Translation: Memorizing things silently, studying diligently but not being satisfied ,, teach others without getting tired.