學而不思則罔,思而不學則殆 xué ér bù sī zé wǎng , sī ér bù xué zé dài

learning needs thinking; thinking needs study

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. To learn without thinking is confusing, to think without learning is dangerous (Confucius)

Characters

Character Meaning
to learn; to study; science
and; but (not); (indicates contrast)
not; no; (negative prefix)
to think; to consider
then; but; rule, standard
to deceive; there is none; old variant of wǎng
to think; to consider
and; but (not); (indicates contrast)
not; no; (negative prefix)
to learn; to study; science
then; but; rule, standard
dangerous; perilous; almost