Dunxing Zhiyuan Dunxing is found in the Book of Rites Quli: "Being strong is a gentleman, being good and not lazy." "Dun" means to urge and struggle, and "Dun Xing" means to work hard, emphasizing practical ability, practical style and moral practice. Sitting and talking, all talk and no action, can only be a giant of language and a dwarf of action.