📖 Meaning
To teach others with tireless patience and never grow weary. It describes someone who is dedicated to educating others and never becomes fatigued or impatient in the process. The phrase emphasizes selfless devotion to teaching.
📜 Origin Story
This idiom originates from the Analects (《论语·述而》), where Confucius said: 'To study without satiation and to teach others without weariness—what difficulty is there for me in these?' The phrase reflects Confucius's lifelong commitment to both learning and education. It has since become a high praise for teachers and mentors who tirelessly devote themselves to instructing others, regardless of time or effort.
💡 Example Usage
李老师几十年如一日诲人不倦，深受学生们的爱戴。
Teacher Li has taught tirelessly for decades, earning deep love and respect from all his students.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 诲人不倦
- Pinyin: huì rén bù juàn
- Literal Translation: instruct, others, not, tired
- Category: Morality
- Characters: 4