cultivate moral character; Daoist breathing practice
Meanings
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to cultivate moral character; to improve one's temperament and moral cultivation
literaryLiterary term emphasizing the cultivation of moral character and inner temperament, often through study, reflection, or art.
Reading can cultivate one's moral character and broaden the mind.
He pays attention to cultivating his temperament and is always very calm in dealing with others.
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The ancients believed that playing the qin could cultivate one's moral character and help cultivate the self.
verb
a breathing and meditation method in ancient Daoism; to cultivate qi through breathing exercises
literaryRefers specifically to Daoist practices involving breath control, meditation, and the cultivation of internal energy (qi). Often associated with the 'qi' cultivation techniques mentioned in texts like the Zhuangzi or Mencius.
Daoist qi cultivation emphasizes breathing exercises to open the meridians.
This method of qi cultivation requires long-term persistence to be effective.
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Mencius's statement 'I am good at cultivating my flood-like qi' refers to this kind of spiritual cultivation and qi cultivation practice.