真谛 (zhēn dì) — the true essence, the fundamental meaning (of something)
Definition
Refers to the deepest, truest essence or principle of a subject (life, art, happiness). Stronger and more abstract than 真相 ('the truth' about a fact or event).
noun
the true essencethe fundamental meaning (of something)
Examples
- 真谛，。Rén shēng de zhēn dì shì shén me, měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ de lǐ jiě.What the true essence of life is — everyone has their own understanding.
- 真谛。Zhè běn shū jiē shì le xìng fú de zhēn dì.This book reveals the true meaning of happiness.
- ，真谛。Jīng guò duō nián tàn suǒ, tā zhōng yú lǐng wù le yì shù de zhēn dì.After years of exploration, he finally grasped the true essence of art.
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