chéng​mén​lì​xuě

reverence for a teacher

程门立雪 程門立雪 chéng​mén​lì​xuě
reverence for a teacher
Used to describe deep respect for one's teacher and a sincere desire to learn; literally means standing in the snow at Cheng Yi's door.

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