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Definitions
1. to demonstrate one's sincere convictions
Components
明
Míng
–
PN:Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
志
zhì
–
aspiration
Related Words
蓄须明志
xù xū míng zhì
–
to grow a beard as a symbol of one's determination (as Mei Lanfang 梅蘭芳|梅兰芳[Mei2 Lan2 fang
以死明志
yǐ sǐ míng zhì
–
to demonstrate one's sincerity by dying
淡泊明志
dàn bó míng zhì
–
living a simple life as one's ideal (idiom)