zhèng​shēn

one's real person

  • created sense approved 正身 · zhèng​shēn · one's real person — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    正身

    zhèng​shēn

    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 · zhèng​shēn · main building — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    正身

    zhèng​shēn

    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 · zhèng​shēn · to cultivate oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    zhèng​shēn

    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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