格致

gé zhì

Dictionary entry

to study the underlying principle to acquire knowledge (abbr. for 格物致知[ge2 wu4 zhi4 zhi1])

What does 格致 mean?

格致 (gé zhì) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to study the underlying principle to acquire knowledge (abbr. for 格物致知[ge2 wu4 zhi4 zhi1])

2word for Western natural sciences during late Qing

Character breakdown

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格gēused in 格登[ge1 deng1] · used in 格格[ge1 ge1]致zhì(bound form) fine; delicate; exquisite

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格致

gé zhì

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