zuān​yǎng

to pursue knowledge

Senses

钻仰/ 鑽仰 zuān​yǎng (also zuàn​yǎng) to pursue knowledge

To study a subject deeply and hold it in high regard; to diligently seek after the truth. From the 论语 lún​yǔ phrase meaning "the more one looks up, the higher it seems; the more one drills in, the harder it gets."

References

see 钻仰/鑽仰 论语/論語