beyond worldly affairs; transcendence
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
beyond worldly affairs; transcendence of mundane life
literaryLiterary term often used in the chengyu 超然物外 (chāorán wùwài), meaning to hold oneself aloof from worldly affairs. Conveys a sense of spiritual detachment or otherworldliness.
chāo超
rán然
wù物
wài外
to hold oneself aloof from the world; to transcend worldly concerns
Tā他
xiàng向
wǎng往
wù物
wài外
zhī之
jìng境
，
bù不
yuàn愿
bèi被
sú俗
wù务
chán缠
shēn身
。
He yearns for a realm beyond worldly affairs and refuses to be entangled in mundane duties.
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Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
pō颇
yǒu有
wù物
wài外
zhī之
qù趣
，
lìng令
rén人
xīn心
kuàng旷
shén神
yí怡
。
This painting possesses quite the charm of transcendence, refreshing one's heart and spirit.