清心寡欲 — “To have a clear mind and few desires”
清心寡欲 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a clear mind and few desires”. To be content with little and free from worldly ambitions. Literally, “clear mind, few desires”.
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他一直过着清心寡欲的生活，专注于艺术创作。
He has always lived a life with a clear mind and few desires, focusing on his artistic creation.
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What does 清心寡欲 mean?
清心寡欲 (qīng xīn guǎ yù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a clear mind and few desires”.
How do you pronounce 清心寡欲?
清心寡欲 is pronounced qīng xīn guǎ yù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 清心寡欲 literally mean?
Literally, 清心寡欲 means “clear mind, few desires”. It is used to mean “to have a clear mind and few desires”.
What is the Chinese definition of 清心寡欲?
清：清净；寡：少：欲：欲望，需求。保持心地清净，减少欲念。