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How to Say ‘And no sword in heart either’ in Simplified Chinese

心中也无剑

💬 Usage Tip: Combines [心中] and [也无剑], highlighting inner and outer harmony.

🇨🇳 In China: In martial arts, having 'no sword in heart' suggests mastery over emotions and desires, a key tenet of Zen practices.

Phrase Breakdown

心中

也无剑

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[xīn]

heart

A metaphorical seat of emotions and thoughts.

Example

他把希望藏在心中。

He holds his hope in his heart.

[zhōng]

in

Denoting the space within something.

Example

她住在城市中。

She lives in the city.

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also

A word for too or in addition.

Example

他也会来参加。

He will also attend the event.

[]

no

Negation of existence.

Example

房间里无灯光。

There is no light in the room.

[jiàn]

sword

An instrument for combat.

Example

剑常用于古代战争。

Swords were often used in ancient war.

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