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心如止水

Mandarin · pinyin xīn rú zhǐ shuǐ

to be at peace with oneself

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心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
如: rú · if, supposing; as if; like, as
止: zhǐ · stop, halt, desist; detain
水: shuǐ · water, liquid, lotion, juice

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1–2–3–3 · xin1 ru2 zhi3 shui3

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sam1 jyu4 zi2 seoi2

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(simile) one's mind is as calm as still water; to remain unmoved by circumstances; at peace with oneself

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