Definition
精神性 is a compound noun formed from 精神 (mind, spirit, mental) and the suffix 性 (-ness, -ity), which denotes a quality or characteristic. It covers several related but distinct senses: (1) spirituality or spiritual nature, (2) the quality of being mental or psychological, and (3) in medical/psychiatric contexts, a psychogenic origin (caused by the mind rather than physical factors). The exact meaning depends on context, so watch for whether the discussion is philosophical, psychological, or clinical.
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spiritualityspiritual naturemental or psychic naturementality(psychology/medicine) psychogenic natureorigin in the mind
Examples
- 精神性，。Xiàndài rén yuè lái yuè guānzhù jīng shén xìng, ér bù jǐn jǐn shì wùzhì shēnghuó.Modern people are increasingly concerned with spirituality, not just material life.
- 精神性，。Zhège jíbìng de jīng shén xìng hěn míngxiǎn, huànzhě xūyào xīnlǐ zhìliáo.The psychogenic nature of this disease is clear; the patient needs psychological therapy.
- 精神性。Bùtóng wénhuà duì jīng shén xìng de lǐjiě chāyì hěn dà.Different cultures vary greatly in their understanding of spirituality.
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