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学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆
xuéérbùsīzéwǎng,sīérbùxuézédài
Traditional: 學而不思則罔，思而不學則殆
To learn without thinking is confusing, to think without learning is dangerous (Confucius)
Character Breakdown
学
xué
learning, knowledge, science; to study, to go to school; -ology
HSK 1
而
ér
and, and then, and yet; but
HSK 3
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
思
sī
to think, to ponder, to consider; final particle
HSK 2
则
zé
rule, law, regulation; grades
HSK 4
罔
wǎng
none; to deceive; to slander
思
sī
to think, to ponder, to consider; final particle
HSK 2
而
ér
and, and then, and yet; but
HSK 3
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
学
xué
learning, knowledge, science; to study, to go to school; -ology
HSK 1
则
zé
rule, law, regulation; grades
HSK 4
殆
dài
almost, probably; danger, peril; to endanger
Additional Information
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