Know the book of Rites

Know the book of Rites

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is sh í L ǐ zh ī sh ū, meaning to know etiquette and poetry. It's from the story of the old man.

explain

Know etiquette and poetry.

source

Chapter 58 of Yesou's Expositions: "this is the family member of the crime minister. He was born in an official's family. His surname is mu, and his name is Nan'er. He is gentle and virtuous. He has a good knowledge of etiquette and knowledge of mathematics."

usage

As a predicate or attributive; used of people