self-examination; introspection
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to examine one's own thoughts and conduct; introspection
formalFormal term emphasizing critical self-reflection on one's moral character, thoughts, and actions. Often used in philosophical, psychological, or religious contexts.
Měi每
rì日
xǐng省
chá察
zì自
jǐ己
de的
yán言
xíng行
shì是
xiū修
shēn身
de的
zhòng重
yào要
fāng方
fǎ法
。
Daily self-examination of one's words and deeds is an important method of self-cultivation.
Tā他
tōng通
guò过
xǐng省
chá察
nèi内
xīn心
lái来
xún寻
qiú求
xīn心
líng灵
de的
píng平
jìng静
。
He seeks peace of mind through introspection.
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Rú儒
jiā家
qiáng强
diào调
xǐng省
chá察
kè克
jǐ己
de的
xiū修
yǎng养
gōng功
fū夫
。
Confucianism emphasizes the self-cultivation practice of self-examination and self-restraint.