白首窮経
Reading: はくしゅきゅうけい
Meaning: to study the classics until one's hair turns white
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Example Sentence
The elderly professor continues his research with the spirit of lifelong dedication to scholarship.
Usage Notes
Used to describe lifelong dedication to scholarship, particularly the study of classical texts. Implies admirable persistence in academic pursuit.
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