Definition
清净 describes a state of tranquility and purity. In everyday use, it means peaceful and undisturbed (e.g., a quiet environment). In Buddhist contexts, it refers to being purified of mental defilements and illusions — a state of spiritual clarity. As a stative verb, it can be used like an adjective: 很清净.
s.v.
tranquilpeaceful(Buddhism) purified of defiling illusionfree from mental afflictions
Examples
- 清净，。Zhège dìfang hěn qīng jìng, shìhé xiūxi.This place is very tranquil, suitable for resting.
- 清净。Xiūxíng de rén zhuīqiú nèixīn de qīng jìng.Practitioners seek inner purity.
- 清净，。Tā xǐhuan qīng jìng de shēnghuó, bù xǐhuan chǎonào.He likes a peaceful life and doesn't like noise.
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