望峰息心 — “To gaze at towering peaks and feel one's worldly desires subside”
望峰息心 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to gaze at towering peaks and feel one's worldly desires subside”. Often referring to retreating from society for a reclusive life. It can also metaphorically mean to give up when encountering insurmountable difficulties. Literally, “Gaze at peaks, calm the heart/mind”.
望峰息心 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 望峰息心 mean?
望峰息心 (wàng fēng xī xīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to gaze at towering peaks and feel one's worldly desires subside”.
How do you pronounce 望峰息心?
望峰息心 is pronounced wàng fēng xī xīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 望峰息心 literally mean?
Literally, 望峰息心 means “Gaze at peaks, calm the heart/mind”. It is used to mean “to gaze at towering peaks and feel one's worldly desires subside”.
What is the Chinese definition of 望峰息心?
遥望山峦巍峨而尘念随之平息。多指遁世隐居。亦喻知难而止息。