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唯心主義

简唯心主义 · 繁唯心主義

Mandarin · pinyin wéi xīn zhǔ yì

philosophy of idealism, the doctrine that external reality is a product of consciousness

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唯: wéi · only; yes
心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
主: zhǔ · master, chief owner; host; lord
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义: yì · right conduct, righteousness

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2–1–3–4 · wei2 xin1 zhu3 yi4

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wai4 sam1 zyu2 ji6

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noun

idealism

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