在古代，“学而优则仕”是许多读书人的理想，他们希望通过读书进入仕途。
In ancient times, 'one who excels in studies can become an official' was the ideal of many scholars; they hoped to enter officialdom through study.
In ancient times, 'one who excels in studies can become an official' was the ideal of many scholars; they hoped to enter officialdom through study.