a book that is shut is but a block

a book that is shut is but a block

Chinese idioms, Pinyin is k à IJU à NY à uy à, meaning that reading is always good. From Yu Ziyan et al.

Make sentences

It is often said that "opening a book is beneficial". In fact, reading Spring Festival couplets is also a good way to learn.

Idiom explanation

Open book: open book, refer to reading; benefit: benefit. Reading is always good.

The origin of Idioms

In Tao Qian's Yu Zi Yan et al. Shu of Jin Dynasty: "if you get something at the beginning of the book, you will happily forget to eat."

Analysis of Idioms

It is useless to read

Idiom usage

It's always good to read