gé​wù

to study phenomena

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    格物 gé​wù

    格致 gé​zhì

    same_as

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  • created sense approved 格物 · gé​wù · to study phenomena — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    格物

    gé​wù

    to study phenomena

    To investigate the principles and laws of things; to gain knowledge by exploring the physical world

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  • created sense approved 格物 · gé​wù · natural science — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    格物

    gé​wù

    natural science

    Old term for Western natural sciences used during the late Qing dynasty

    格 (literal) → 格 · gé · to study 物 (literal) → 物 · wù · thing

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  • created sense approved 格物 · gé​wù · to correct behavior — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    格物

    gé​wù

    to correct behavior

    (literary) To correct or rectify a person's behavior or conduct.

    格 (literal) → 格 · gé · to correct 物 (literal) → 物 · wù · thing

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  • created sense approved 格物 · gé​wù · Gezhi — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    格物

    gé​wù

    Gezhi

    Ancient Chinese term for science and systematic investigation; synonym for [[格致|格致|ge2 zhi4]]

    格 (literal) → 格 · gé · to study 物 (literal) → 物 · wù · thing

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