六根不净 — “To be disturbed by worldly desires”
六根不净 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be disturbed by worldly desires”. To be impure in thought or deed; not free from worldly distractions. Literally, “six senses not pure”.
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六根不净 Pronunciation and Pinyin
六根不净 Character Breakdown
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他在处理这件事情时，私心作祟，显得有些六根不净，难以做到公平公正。
When handling this matter, his selfish desires interfered, making him appear somewhat disturbed by worldly desires and unable to be fair and impartial.
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Open the tool →Questions about 六根不净
What does 六根不净 mean?
六根不净 (liù gēn bù jìng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be disturbed by worldly desires”.
How do you pronounce 六根不净?
六根不净 is pronounced liù gēn bù jìng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 六根不净 literally mean?
Literally, 六根不净 means “six senses not pure”. It is used to mean “to be disturbed by worldly desires”.
What is the Chinese definition of 六根不净?
六根：佛家语，指眼、耳、鼻、舌、身、意。比喻心绪不宁，处事偏私