foreign lands; beyond the mundane world
Meanings
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foreign lands; places outside China; exotic territories
literaryClassical Chinese term referring to lands outside the Central Plains (China proper). Often carries a sense of cultural otherness.
Ancient China referred to neighboring ethnic groups as foreign lands.
He traveled far to foreign lands, searching for the legendary fairyland.
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In lands beyond, customs are vastly different.
noun
beyond the mundane world; outside the earthly realm; transcendental sphere
literaryRefers to a state or place beyond worldly concerns, often associated with religious or spiritual transcendence. Commonly used to describe monks, Taoist priests, or hermits.
This eminent monk is a person beyond the mundane world, unconcerned with worldly affairs.
He yearns for the tranquil life beyond the mundane world.
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Though his body is outside the mundane world, his heart still worries about his family.
Those beyond the mundane world often live in seclusion in the mountains.