格物致知 Investigate things to understand knowledge
Explanation
格物致知，出自《礼记·大学》。意思是通过探究事物规律来获得知识。强调的是实践和体验的重要性，而不是死读书。
Gewù zhì zhī comes from the "Li Ji · Daxue". It means to obtain knowledge by exploring the laws of things. It emphasizes the importance of practice and experience, rather than just rote learning.
Origin Story
宋代学者朱熹，从小就对自然现象充满了好奇。他常常在田间地头观察植物的生长，在山间溪流探究水流的奥秘，甚至在夜晚仰望星空，思考宇宙的构造。他认为，只有通过对事物的仔细观察和深入思考，才能真正理解事物的本质，从而获得知识。一次，他看到一个农夫在田里辛勤劳作，便上前询问农夫耕种的技巧。农夫详细地讲解了耕种的方法，并向朱熹展示了各种农具的使用方法。朱熹认真倾听，并仔细观察农夫的操作，他从中领悟到了许多书本上没有的知识。他认为，只有亲身实践，才能真正理解和掌握知识。后来，朱熹的格物致知思想，深深影响了后世学者，成为中国传统文化中重要的思想遗产。
Zhu Xi, a scholar of the Song Dynasty, was curious about natural phenomena from a young age. He often observed the growth of plants in the fields, explored the mysteries of water flow in the mountains and streams, and even looked up at the stars at night, thinking about the structure of the universe. He believed that only through careful observation and in-depth thinking about things can one truly understand the essence of things and gain knowledge. Once, he saw a farmer working diligently in the field, so he went forward and asked the farmer about his farming techniques. The farmer explained the farming methods in detail and showed Zhu Xi how to use various farm tools. Zhu Xi listened carefully and carefully observed the farmer's operations; he learned many things not found in books. He believed that only through personal practice could one truly understand and master knowledge. Later, Zhu Xi's thought of understanding things through observation and research profoundly influenced later scholars and became an important legacy of traditional Chinese culture.
Usage
用于形容认真研究事物，探求真理的态度和方法。
Used to describe the attitude and method of seriously studying things and seeking the truth.
Examples
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只有通过深入的研究和实践，才能格物致知，提升自身的认知水平。
zhǐyǒu tōngguò shēnrù de yánjiū hé shíjiàn, cáinéng géwùzhìzhī, tíshēng zìshēn de rènshí shuǐpíng.
Only through in-depth research and practice can we understand the world and improve our understanding.
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科学家们通过格物致知，不断探索宇宙的奥秘，取得了辉煌的成就。
kēxuéjiāmen tōngguò géwù zhìzhī, bùduàn tànsuǒ yǔzhòu de àomì, qǔdéle huīhuáng de chéngjiù.
Scientists, through the study of things, constantly explore the mysteries of the universe and have made brilliant achievements.