No. 1,970 in Chinese
涵养
"涵养" means self-restraint, cultivation, or the ability to maintain composure and moral character.
In a sentence
她始终保持着良好的涵养，在面对批评时显得尤为冷静。
She always maintains good self-cultivation, appearing exceptionally calm when facing criticism.
In this sentence, '涵养' refers to a person's ability to maintain a composed and mature demeanor, reflecting inner self-cultivation.
茶道追求的正是内心的涵养与和谐。
The essence of the tea ceremony pursues inner cultivation and harmony.
Here, '涵养' is used to describe the cultivation and refinement of one's inner qualities or mindset in the context of an art or practice.
植物在湿润的环境中得以涵养生机。
Plants in a humid environment can maintain and nurture their vitality.
In this instance, '涵养' implies the nurturing and sustaining of vitality or essential qualities, applied metaphorically to plants.
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