澹泊明志
dàn​bó​míng​zhì

to show high ideals by frugal living

  • created reference approved 澹泊明志 → 宁静致远/寧靜致遠 (see) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    澹泊明志 dàn​bó​míng​zhì

    宁静致远 / 寧靜致遠 níng​jìng​zhì​yuǎn

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  • created sense approved 澹泊明志 · dàn​bó​míng​zhì · to show high ideals by frugal living — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    澹泊明志

    dàn​bó​míng​zhì

    to show high ideals by frugal living

    To live a simple life without seeking fame or fortune in order to clarify and show one's high aspirations; often paired with [[宁静致远|寧靜致遠|ning2 jing4 zhi4 yuan3]].

    澹泊 (literal) → 澹泊 · dàn​bó · indifferent to fame and fortune 明志 (literal) → 明志 · míng​zhì · to express one's aspirations

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