created sense approved 正身 · zhèngshēn · one's real person — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
正身
zhèngshēn
one's real person
The person themselves; one's real identity rather than a proxy or someone else pretending to be them.
正 (literal) → 正 · zhèng · pure 身 (literal) → 身 · shēn · self
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created sense approved 正身 · zhèngshēn · main building — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
正身
zhèngshēn
main building
The main structure of a traditional courtyard house, usually containing the central hall where deities and ancestors are worshipped.
正 (literal) → 正 · zhèng · central 身 (literal) → 身 · shēn · main part
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created sense approved 正身 · zhèngshēn · to cultivate oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
正身
zhèngshēn
to cultivate oneself
(literary) To maintain moral integrity and act according to proper principles.
正 (literal) → 正 · zhèng · to correct 身 (literal) → 身 · shēn · conduct
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