恬淡寡欲
tián​dàn​guǎ​yù

to be quiet in mind with few desires

  • created sense approved 恬淡寡欲 · tián​dàn​guǎ​yù · to be quiet in mind with few desires — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    恬淡寡欲

    tián​dàn​guǎ​yù

    to be quiet in mind with few desires

    (idiom) to be at peace with oneself and have few worldly desires; to live a simple and serene life without seeking fame or fortune

    恬淡 (literal) → 恬淡 · tián​dàn · indifferent to fame or gain 寡欲 (literal) → 寡欲 · guǎ​yù · temperate

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