No. 3,996 in Chinese
修身
"修身" means self-cultivation or self-improvement.
In a sentence
修身是一种自我提升的方式。
Cultivating oneself is a way of self-improvement.
修身 here means 'self-cultivation', referring to the improvement of personal morals and character.
通过阅读和冥想，他努力修身养性。
Through reading and meditation, he strives to cultivate himself and improve his character.
修身 in this sentence denotes engaging in activities aimed at personal development and character refinement.
古代儒家重视修身治国的理念。
Ancient Confucianism emphasized the philosophy of cultivating oneself and governing a nation.
修身 is used to express the idea of self-cultivation as it relates to broader societal responsibilities.
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