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好学近乎知，力行近乎仁，知耻近乎勇
hàoxuéjìnhuzhī,lìxíngjìnhurén,zhīchǐjìnhuyǒng
Traditional: 好學近乎知，力行近乎仁，知恥近乎勇
to love learning is akin to knowledge, to study diligently is akin to benevolence, to know shame is akin to courage (Confucius)
Character Breakdown
好
hǎo
good, excellent, fine; proper, suitable; well
HSK 1
学
xué
learning, knowledge, science; to study, to go to school; -ology
HSK 1
近
jìn
to approach; near, close; intimate
HSK 2
乎
hū
interrogative or exclamatory final particle
HSK 3
知
zhī
to know, to perceive, to comprehend
HSK 2
力
lì
strength, power; capability, influence
HSK 3
行
xíng
to go, to walk, to move; professional
HSK 3
近
jìn
to approach; near, close; intimate
HSK 2
乎
hū
interrogative or exclamatory final particle
HSK 3
仁
rén
benevolent, humane, kind
HSK 6
知
zhī
to know, to perceive, to comprehend
HSK 2
耻
chǐ
shame, humiliation; ashamed
HSK 6
近
jìn
to approach; near, close; intimate
HSK 2
乎
hū
interrogative or exclamatory final particle
HSK 3
勇
yǒng
brave, courageous, fierce
HSK 4
Additional Information
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