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心安神閑

简心安神闲 · 繁心安神閑

Mandarin · pinyin xīn ān shén xián

with one's heart at ease and one's spirit at rest (idiom)

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心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
安: ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
神: shén · spirit, god, supernatural being
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闲: xián · fence, guard; defend; idle time

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1–1–2–2 · xin1 an1 shen2 xian2

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