xìng
líng

literary
noun

Meaning of 性灵

性灵 means one's spirit, temperament, and emotions; innate sensibility and intelligence. Pronounced xìng líng.

  • one's spirit, temperament, and emotions; innate sensibility and intelligence

Definitions & Examples

Yuè
jīng
diǎn
zuò
pǐn
yǒu
zhù
táo
xìng
líng
 

Reading classic works helps cultivate one's spiritual temperament.

Zhè
wèi
shī
rén
de
zuò
pǐn
chōng
mǎn
le
xìng
líng
zhī
měi
 

This poet's works are full of natural sensibility and beauty.

Míng
dài
wén
xué
píng
zhōng
bié
zhòng
shì
xìng
líng
shuō
 

The theory of innate sensibility was particularly emphasized in Ming Dynasty literary criticism.

Measure Words

/ zhǒng
Primary
/ fèn