Definition
清心 is a separable verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to clear one's mind of worries' or 'to purify the heart'. In traditional Chinese medicine, it also refers to clearing 'heart heat' (心火), a concept of internal heat. When used as a separable verb, you can insert elements between 清 and 心, such as 清一清心 ('clear the mind a bit') or 清过心 ('have cleared the mind').
v.o.
to clear one's mind of worriesto have peace of mind(traditional Chinese medicine) to clear heart heat
Examples
- 清心。Tā měitiān tōngguò míngxiǎng qīng xīn.He clears his mind through meditation every day.
- ，。Gōngzuò lèi le, kěyǐ qīng yī qīng xīn.When you're tired from work, you can clear your mind a bit.
- 清心。Zhè zhǒng zhōngyào kěyǐ qīng xīn ān shén.This Chinese medicine can clear the mind and calm the spirit.
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