The young boy Shen Kua learnt much from observing his father at work, and having an extremely sharp mind, he took full advantage of the opportunities presented to him.
Ang bata Shen Kua learnt marami observing mula sa kanyang ama sa trabaho, at sa pagkakaroon ng isang lubhang matalim isip, siya kinuha buong bentahe ng pagkakataon ipinapahayag sa kanya.