修心养性 xiū xīn yǎng xìng

to cultivate the heart and nurture the character (idiom); to improve oneself by meditation

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
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Definitions

  1. 1. to cultivate the heart and nurture the character (idiom); to improve oneself by meditation

Characters

Character Meaning
修 xiū HSK 4
to repair; to cultivate; to write
心 xīn HSK 3
heart; mind; intention
养 yǎng HSK 4
to bring up (children); to raise (animals); to keep (pets)
性 xìng HSK 4
nature; character; quality