天理人欲
tiān​lǐ​rén​yù

principles of nature and human desires

  • created reference approved 天理人欲 → 理欲 (abbreviation) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    天理人欲 tiān​lǐ​rén​yù

    理欲 lǐ​yù

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  • created sense approved 天理人欲 · tiān​lǐ​rén​yù · principles of nature and human desires — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    天理人欲

    tiān​lǐ​rén​yù

    principles of nature and human desires

    Principles of nature and human desires; specifically refers to the Neo-Confucian concept of balancing moral order and social ethics against natural human physical needs and worldly cravings. Often mentioned in the context of the slogan "preserve heavenly principles and eliminate human desires."

    天理 (literal) → 天理 · tiān​lǐ · Neo-Confucian moral law 人欲 (literal) → 人欲 · rén​yù · human desires

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