fā​xīn

to make up one's mind

  • created reference approved 发心/發心 → 发愿/發願 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    发心 / 發心 fā​xīn

    发愿 / 發願 fā​yuàn

    synonym

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  • created sense approved 发心/發心 · fā​xīn · to make up one's mind — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    发心 / 發心

    fā​xīn

    to make up one's mind

    To make a firm resolution or to set a goal for oneself.

    发, 心

    发 (literal) → 发/發 · fā · to show 心 (literal) → 心 · xīn · intention

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  • created sense approved 发心/發心 · fā​xīn · to give rise to a kind thought — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    发心 / 發心

    fā​xīn

    to give rise to a kind thought

    In a Buddhist context, to awaken one's conscience, give rise to a charitable intent, or resolve to stop doing evil.

    发, 心

    发 (literal) → 发/發 · fā · to show 心 (literal) → 心 · xīn · intention

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