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读万卷书,行万里路

phrase cultural phrases

LanguageChinese (China)

Meaning
  1. Read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles
  2. A common cultural proverb encouraging a balance between academic study and real-world experience.
Examples

我们应该读万卷书,行万里路。

We should read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles.

读万卷书,行万里路是很好的人生态度。

Reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles is a very good life attitude.

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Usage noteThis idiom is often used in educational or formal contexts to highlight the importance of experiential learning.

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