清心寡欲 qīng xīn guǎ yù Pure heart, few desires

Explanation

清心寡欲是指保持心地清净，减少欲念。形容人淡泊名利，生活简朴。

Qingxin Guayu means to keep one's heart pure and reduce desires. It describes a person who is indifferent to fame and wealth and lives a simple life.

Origin Story

话说唐朝时期，一位名叫李白的隐士，他从小便厌倦了世间的喧嚣与纷争，立志追求内心宁静的生活。他隐居山林，远离尘世，过着清心寡欲的生活。他日出而作，日落而息，每日诵读经书，练习书法，以求得心灵的平静。他衣食简朴，不追求物质享受，一心向道，追求心灵的升华。他时常与山中的鸟兽为伍，与自然融为一体，感受着大自然的宁静与祥和。他的生活虽然清苦，但他却感到无比的快乐与满足。他的清心寡欲的生活，不仅赢得了世人的尊重，也成为了后世文人墨客学习的典范。

huà shuō táng cháo shí qī, yī wèi míng jiào lǐ bái de yǐn shì, tā cóng xiǎo biàn yàn juàn le shì jiān de xuān xiāo yǔ fēn zhēng, lì zhì zhuī qiú nèi xīn níng jìng de shēng huó. tā yǐn jū shān lín, yuǎn lí chén shì, guò zhe qīng xīn guǎ yù de shēng huó. tā rì chū ér zuò, rì luò ér xī, měi rì sòng dú jīng shū, liàn xí shū fǎ, yǐ qiú dé xīn líng de píng jìng. tā yī shí jiǎn pǔ, bù zhuī qiú wù zhì xiǎng shòu, yī xīn xiàng dào, zhuī qiú xīn líng de shēng huá. tā shí cháng yǔ shān zhōng de niǎo shòu wèi wǔ, yǔ zì rán róng wéi yī tǐ, gǎn shòu zhe dà zì rán de níng jìng yǔ xiáng hé. tā de shēng huó suī rán qīng kǔ, dàn tā què gǎn dào wú bǐ de kuài lè yǔ mǎn zú. tā de qīng xīn guǎ yù de shēng huó, bù jǐn yíng dé le shì rén de zūn zhòng, yě chéng le hòu shì wén rén mò kè xué xí de diǎn fàn.

In the Tang Dynasty, a hermit named Li Bai, from a young age, tired of the hustle and bustle and disputes of the world, determined to pursue a life of inner peace. He lived in seclusion in the mountains, away from the world, living a life of Qingxin Guayu. He worked from sunrise to sunset, reading scriptures and practicing calligraphy every day to seek the peace of mind. His food and clothing were simple, he did not seek material enjoyment, but dedicated himself to the pursuit of spiritual sublimation. He often lived with the birds and beasts in the mountains, integrating with nature, feeling the tranquility and harmony of nature. Although his life was simple, he felt immense joy and satisfaction. His Qingxin Guayu life not only earned the respect of the world, but also became a model for later literati.

Usage

用于形容一个人生活简朴，不追求物质享受，注重精神境界。

yòng yú xiáoróng yī gè rén shēnghuó jiǎnpǔ, bù zhuīqiú wùzhì xiǎngshòu, zhòngshì jīngshen jìngjiè

Used to describe someone who lives a simple life, doesn't pursue material enjoyment, and values spiritual realms.

Examples

• 他为人处世清心寡欲，不慕名利。

  tā wéi rén chǔ shì qīng xīn guǎ yù, bù mù míng lì

  He lives a simple life, free from material desires.

• 修炼之人应清心寡欲，方能得道。

  xiū liàn zhī rén yīng qīng xīn guǎ yù, fāng néng dé dào

  Those who cultivate should be free from desires in order to achieve the Dao(the Way).

Related Idioms

• 淡泊明志

• 宁静致远

Opposite Idioms

• 贪得无厌

• 穷奢极欲