HSK · Level 98
45 words
Chinese word
治学
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhì xué
Meaning
- verbpursue scholarship
Example
他一生都在治学。tā yì shēng dōu zài zhì xué
He devoted his whole life to scholarship.
More examples
年轻时他就开始勤于治学，每天读书到深夜。nián qīng shí tā jiù kāi shǐ qín yú zhì xué měi tiān dú shū dào shēn yè
As a young man, he began diligently pursuing scholarship and read books until late every night.
Core concept
A scholar tends a field of knowledge through careful methods, sustained inquiry, and disciplined self-cultivation.
Common phrases
勤于治学qín yú zhì xué
diligently pursue scholarship
致力于治学zhì lì yú zhì xué
dedicate oneself to scholarship
Similar words
研究yán jiū: Investigate a subject or question by examining facts and data to reach a reasoned conclusion.
钻研zuān yán: Study a subject deeply by examining its fine details to build understanding.
从事研究cóng shì yán jiū: Engage in research as an ongoing work activity.
Definition in Chinese
潜心从事学术研究，注重方法、学风与学问的修养。qián xīn cóng shì xué shù yán jiū zhù zhòng fāng fǎ xué fēng yǔ xué wèn de xiū yǎng
Word origin
治 (zhì, "put in order") + 学 (xué, "learning") gives the literal picture of putting learning in order, which forms a term for disciplined scholarly work.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, this formal verb usually describes a scholar's long-term professional work, not one short class task or a casual reading session.
Other meanings
- researchverb
- studyverb