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How to Say ‘Unity of man and sword’ in Traditional Chinese

人劍合一

💬 Usage Tip: A phrase from martial arts representing advanced skill.

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Suggests a harmony between the wielder and the weapon, a common theme in martial arts and calligraphy.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[rén]

person

Refers to an individual human being.

Example

人是社會的一部分。

A person is part of society.

[jiàn]

sword

A weapon with a long metal blade.

Example

這把劍非常鋒利。

This sword is very sharp.

合一

[hé yī]

merge into one

To combine or unify into a single entity.

Example

意識與體驗合一是修行的目標。

Merging consciousness and experience is the goal of practice.

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