《南齐书·列传·卷五十二》
祖冲之年轻时便喜欢考古，有机敏的才思宋孝武帝派他在华林学省任职，赐给他住宅、车马、服饰。
冲之少稽古，有机思。宋孝武使直华林学省，赐宅宇车服。
In his youth, Zu Chongzhi liked to do archaeology and was very intelligent. Emperor Xiaowu of Song appointed him to the Hualin Academy, and granted him a house, horses, and carriages.