道心惟微
dào​xīn​wéi​wēi

the moral mind is subtle

  • created sense approved 道心惟微 · dào​xīn​wéi​wēi · the moral mind is subtle — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    道心惟微

    dào​xīn​wéi​wēi

    the moral mind is subtle

    proverbial phrase from the Classic of History suggesting that the heart of Dao is elusive and difficult to perceive, requiring great focus to maintain

    道 (literal) → 道 · dào · principle 心 (literal) → 心 · xīn · mind 惟 (literal) → 惟 · wéi · to be 微 (literal) → 微 · wēi · profound

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