jìn​yù

asceticism

禁欲 (禁慾) jìn​yù
asceticism noun
the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, often for religious purposes

Some medieval sects highly advocated asceticism.

suppress desire noun
to restrain or control one's natural, physical, or carnal desires

He tried to temper his will through asceticism.

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