钻研 (鑽研)
zuān yán
Pinyin
Definition
钻研 (鑽研)
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- to study meticulously
- to delve into
Character Decomposition
Related Words (20)
- 1 to grind
- 2 study
- 3 research
- 1 research and development
- 2 to develop
- 1 milling
- 2 to grind
- 3 to polish by grinding
- 4 to abrade
- 5 whetstone
- 6 pestle
Idioms (1)
极深研几
- 1 deep and detailed investigation (idiom)
Sample Sentences
如果能解决生计,我们也想钻研学业。可是中国的现状不允许嘛。那么多应届生,工作又是僧多粥少。大学早就不是精英教育了。要怪就怪扩招!
If we can find a livelihood, then we also want to pursue our studies. But the present situation in China doesn't allow for it. There so many new graduates that there aren't enough jobs to go around. Universities haven't been pure learning institutions for a while. If you want to blame someone, blame yourselves for extending admissions!
好,临别时我送你两句话:第一,你现在钻研的都是古代的书籍,是死人的东西,你不必太刻板,第二,你应该去掉身上的骄傲,不要摆架子,这样对你的发展有好处。好吧,年轻人,咱们后会有期!
OK. As we part ways, let me tell you two things: first, the materials you're scrutinizing so closely now are ancient texts. They're objects of dead people; you need not follow them too rigidly. Secondly, you should abandon your pride and avoid putting on airs. Doing these things will aid your personal development. OK, young man. We shall meet again in the future!