Tag Archives: practical application

Leaving the ivory tower

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Confanity

What is the tower of practical applications made out of? Tungsten? 知行合一chi.kou.gou.itsu Literally: know – act – join – one Alternately: One’s knowledge and deeds are in accordance. One’s actions must be guided by one’s knowledge, and knowledge only has … Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese, Yojijukugo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

But what does it all MEAN?

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Confanity

論語読みの論語知らず (Rongo yomi no rongo shirazu; “A reader of Confucius; doesn’t know Confucius”) Definition: Use this when someone technically knows the words of a field of knowledge but doesn’t understand the meaning of the words and is unable to act … Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese, Kotowaza | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment