Definition
This idiom literally means 'study in order to apply it'. It emphasizes that the purpose of learning is not just knowledge acquisition but practical application. You can use it to praise someone who effectively uses what they've learned, or to state your own learning philosophy.
idiom
to study for the purpose of applicationto put what one learns into practice
Examples
- 学以致用，。Wǒmen xuéxí zhīshi yào xué yǐ zhì yòng, bù néng zhǐ tíngliú zài shūběn shàng.When we learn knowledge, we must put it into practice, not just stay on the books.
- 学以致用，。Tā cóngxiǎo jiù yǒu xué yǐ zhì yòng de hǎo xíguàn, suǒyǐ jìnbù hěn kuài.He has had the good habit of applying what he learns since childhood, so he improves quickly.
- ，学以致用。Dàxué jiàoyù bùjǐn yào chuánshòu zhīshi, gèng yào yǐndǎo xuéshēng xué yǐ zhì yòng.University education should not only impart knowledge but also guide students to apply what they learn.
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