学而优则仕 xué ér yōu zé shì

good study leads to being an official

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. one who is successful in one's studies, can become an official (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
学 xué HSK 1
to learn; to study; science
而 ér HSK 3
and; but (not); (indicates contrast)
优 yōu HSK 4
excellent; superior
则 zé HSK 4
then; but; rule, standard
仕 shì
an official; to serve as an official