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食色性也
shí​sè​xìng​yě

human nature

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食色性也 shí​sè​xìng​yě human nature

The philosophical principle that the desires for food and sex are inherent to human nature (derived from Mencius).

所谓“食色性也”,追求美好的食物和生理欲望的满足是人的本能。

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