Listen to this articledào wènxué 道问学
Quest for Knowledge
从事对知识学问的追求。道：循着。“道问学”一说出自《礼记·中庸》，与“尊德性”共同构成了对人的道德修养的要求。《中庸》认为，人的道德的养成，不仅需要发挥天赋的道德本性，还需要后天的不断学习。人们应该在知识学问的讲习中，把握经典所传承的道理，并不断体认这些道理在生活细节上的要求，进而将对道理的认知转化为现实的德行。
This term, first appearing in The Doctrine of the Golden Mean, means pursuit of knowledge. This term and the concept of revering the virtuous nature of human beings are important to foster one’s virtue. According to The Doctrine of the Golden Mean, moral cultivation requires both revering the heavenly bestowed virtuous nature of human beings and constant pursuit of knowledge. In the quest of knowledge, one should gain a thorough understanding of the teachings expounded in classics and apply them in daily life. In this way, one will turn these teachings into actual deeds of virtue.
引例 Citation：
◎故君子尊德性而道问学，致广大而尽精微，极高明而道中庸。温故而知新，敦厚以崇礼。（《礼记·中庸》）
（因此君子尊崇德性又从事于对知识学问的追求，使自己的认识广博又能极尽其精微之处，极为高明又能遵行中庸之道。温习旧有的知识并获得新的理解与体会，为人敦厚又崇尚礼法。）
Therefore, a gentleman should revere the virtuous nature of human beings and constantly pursue knowledge. This way, he will acquire extensive knowledge and gain command of it in an in-depth way. He can thus reach mastery and observe the doctrine of the Mean. He can review what he has learned in the past and acquire new understanding of them. He will be honest and sincere by observing rites and etiquettes. (The Doctrine of the Golden Mean)
