seven emotions and six desires; all human feelings and desires
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the seven emotions and six desires; all human emotions and physical appetites
literaryA classical Chinese concept referring to the full spectrum of human sentiment and instinct. It underscores the inherent nature of being human. Often used in philosophical, literary, or general contexts.
Rén人
fēi非
shèng圣
xián贤
，
shú孰
néng能
méi没
yǒu有
qī七
qíng情
liù六
yù欲
？
We are not saints; who can be without human emotions and desires?
Zhè这
bù部
xiǎo小
shuō说
shēn深
kè刻
dì地
kè刻
huà画
le了
rén人
wù物
de的
qī七
qíng情
liù六
yù欲
。
This novel profoundly depicts the characters' full range of emotions and desires.
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Tā他
kàn看
sì似
chāo超
rán然
wù物
wài外
，
shí实
zé则
qī七
qíng情
liù六
yù欲
yǔ与
cháng常
rén人
wú无
yì异
。
He appears detached from worldly affairs, but in reality, his emotions and desires are no different from ordinary people's.
Xiū修
xíng行
bìng并
bú不
yì意
wèi味
zhe着
yào要
wán完
quán全
bìng摒
qì弃
qī七
qíng情
liù六
yù欲
。
Spiritual practice does not mean completely abandoning all human emotions and desires.