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By boring a hole in the next door neighbor's wall, he borrows light in order to read. Well-known scholar Kuang Heng in the Western Han Dynasty loved reading but his family was too poor to afford candles for him to read at night, so he chiseled a hole in the next door neighbor's wall to “borrow light” in order to read. He later became a great scholar. As an inspirational story in ancient times, its significance extends beyond the story itself. It tells how important it is to be diligent in gaining knowledge. 去书内
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  • 用户872279 用户872279

    This story dates back to the Western Han Dynasty, centered on Kuang Heng. Born into a poor family, he was passionate about reading but couldn’t afford candles to study at night. To keep learning, he chiseled a small hole in the wall separating his home from his neighbor’s, borrowing the faint candlelight to read. Through constant diligence, he eventually became a highly knowledgeable scholar. The tale highlights that persistent eagerness to learn and hard work can help overcome hardships and lead to success, regardless of one’s circumstances.

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