to derive; to absorb or take in, such as knowledge, nutrients, or lessons

to fetch or draw water from a well or other source

anxious; impatient; eager to achieve something

to draw water from a well or other source

(idiom) used to humbly express that one's abilities are too limited to handle a difficult or important task. It literally describes a rope that is too short to reach water at the bottom of a deep well.

chronicle of ancient China discovered in a tomb in the late 3rd century AD during the Jin dynasty

To immerse oneself in the study of ancient texts to gain knowledge; like drawing water from a well, it refers to digging deep into the past.

Jigu Pavilion; the famous private library and publishing house of Mao Jin during the late Ming dynasty, known for its vast collection and high-quality woodblock prints.

a machine or device used for drawing water from a well or other source

bucket used for drawing water; piggin

Eagerly and busily rushing about in pursuit of status and wealth; constantly seeking personal gain.

an honorific name for the Han dynasty official Ji An, emphasizing his upright and blunt character in speaking truth to power

A road or path used for fetching water; a supply route to a water source

to draw liquor from a jar or container

Ji An (?-112 BC), a famous Western Han dynasty official known for his absolute honesty and willingness to criticize the emperor to his face; often referred to as [[汲直|汲直|ji2 zhi2]] due to his upright character.