zhèng​xīn

to rectify one's heart

  • created sense approved 正心 · zhèng​xīn · to rectify one's heart — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    正心

    zhèng​xīn

    to rectify one's heart

    To set one's heart on the right path or correct one's mindset; a concept from the Confucian classic "Great Learning" as one of the steps to self-cultivation.

    正 (literal) → 正 · zhèng · to correct 心 (literal) → 心 · xīn · mind

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  • created sense approved 正心 · zhèng​xīn · upright heart — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    正心

    zhèng​xīn

    upright heart

    An upright, fair, and selfless mind; integrity.

    正 (literal) → 正 · zhèng · correct 心 (literal) → 心 · xīn · intention

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  • created sense approved 正心 · zhèng​xīn · orthocore — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    正心

    zhèng​xīn

    orthocore

    The center of a polygon or geometric figure, specifically used in certain mathematical or technical contexts

    正 (literal) → 正 · zhèng · central 心 (literal) → 心 · xīn · center

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