三日不讀書,面目可憎

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Chinese

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three
day; sun; date
day; sun; date; day of the month; Japan (abbrev.)
 
not; no to read books; to study face; look; appearance disgusting; abominable
trad. (三日不讀書,面目可憎) 讀書 面目 可憎
simp. (三日不读书,面目可憎) 读书 面目 可憎

Etymology

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Literally: If you don't read for three days, you will become unattractive.

Pronunciation

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Proverb

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三日不讀書,面目可憎

  1. If you are not diligent in your studies, you will remain ignorant, and nobody will be attracted to you.