niàn

common
noun

Meaning of 杂念

杂念 means impure or distracting thoughts; selfish ideas. Pronounced zá niàn.

  • impure or distracting thoughts; selfish ideas

Definitions & Examples

bǐng
chú
niàn

Eliminate distracting thoughts.

xīn
niàn

Selfish thoughts and distracting ideas.

Xué
shí
yào
pái
chú
niàn
 

When studying, one must eliminate distracting thoughts.

jìng
xīn
zuò
 
ràng
niàn
jìn
xīn
zhōng
 

He meditates quietly, not allowing distracting thoughts to enter his mind.