守真 (shǒu zhēn) — to preserve one's original nature / to maintain sincerity and simplicity
Definition
Literary verb meaning to keep one's original, sincere nature amid worldly pressure. Often used in philosophical, artistic, or spiritual contexts — much more formal than everyday words like 保持.
verb
to preserve one's original nature / to maintain sincerity and simplicity
Examples
- ，守真，。Zài fù zá de shè huì lǐ, tā yī rán néng shǒu zhēn, fēi cháng nán dé.In a complicated society, he can still preserve his true nature — that's very rare.
- ，。Zhè wèi yì shù jiā yì zhí shǒu zhe zhēn, zuò pǐn cái zhè me chún cuì.This artist has always maintained his true self, which is why his works are so pure.
- ，守真，。Jīng lì guò míng lì yòu huò, hái néng shǒu zhēn, cái shì zhēn zhèng de xiū xíng.Going through the temptations of fame and fortune and still keeping one's original nature — that is true spiritual practice.
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