禅絮沾泥 — “To describe a pure”
禅絮沾泥 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a pure”. Tranquil, or contemplative mind becoming contaminated or defiled by worldly worries, desires, or distractions, losing its serenity and purity. It's a metaphor for spiritual purity being tainted by secular concerns. Literally, “Zen catkins stained with mud”.
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What does 禅絮沾泥 mean?
禅絮沾泥 (chán xù zhān ní) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a pure”.
How do you pronounce 禅絮沾泥?
禅絮沾泥 is pronounced chán xù zhān ní in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 禅絮沾泥 literally mean?
Literally, 禅絮沾泥 means “Zen catkins stained with mud”. It is used to mean “to describe a pure”.
What is the Chinese definition of 禅絮沾泥?
比喻禅寂之心受到尘世烦恼的沾染。