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心錨

简心锚 · 繁心錨

Mandarin · pinyin xīn máo

(psychology) emotional anchor; a mental cue used to evoke a specific emotional state

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心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
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锚: máo · anchor

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1–2 · xin1 mao2

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