n. 好学

[ noun ]
diligent study
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Studious \Stu"di*ous\, a. [L. studious: cf. F. studieux. See
{Study}.]
1. Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge
from books; as, a studious scholar.

2. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by
contemplation; contemplative. --Locke.

3. Earnest in endeavors; aiming sedulously; attentive;
observant; diligent; -- usually followed by an infinitive
or by of; as, be studious to please; studious to find new
friends and allies.

You that are so studious
Of my affairs, wholly neglect your own. --Massinger.

4. Planned with study; deliberate; studied.

For the frigid villainy of studious lewdness, . . .
with apology can be invented? --Rambler.

5. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and
contemplation; as, the studious shade. [Poetic]

But let my due feet never fail
To walk the studious cloister's pale. --Milton.
※ -- {Stu"di*ous*ly}, adv. --
{Stu"di*ous*ness}, n.