chiếu tâm
Definition
- Noun:
- The act of shining a light upon the heart or mind; introspection: A literary and philosophical term describing the deliberate and compassionate examination of one's own inner thoughts, motives, and conscience, often to achieve clarity or moral insight.
- Illuminating the core; understanding the essence: The process of focusing mental or spiritual attention to understand the fundamental nature or true intentions of something.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thiền định là một phương pháp để chiếu tâm. (Meditation is a method for introspection.)
- Nhà văn ấy có khả năng chiếu tâm vào những nhân vật của mình. (That writer has the ability to illuminate the inner world of his characters.)
- Anh ấy cần chiếu tâm để hiểu rõ động cơ thực sự của mình. (He needs to look inward to understand his true motives.)
Advanced Usage
- Used primarily in formal, literary, or spiritual contexts rather than everyday conversation. It implies a depth of analysis beyond superficial thought.
Variants and Related Words
Soi xét (v): to scrutinize, to examine carefully.
- Cần phải soi xét kỹ lưỡng mọi vấn đề. (Every issue must be scrutinized carefully.)
Tự vấn (v): to question oneself, to introspect.
- Cô ấy thường tự vấn lương tâm trước khi quyết định. (She often examines her conscience before making a decision.)
Synonyms
- Introspection: the examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.
- Illumination: clarification or enlightenment, especially of a spiritual or intellectual nature.
- Self-reflection: serious thought about one's character and actions.
Related Concepts
- Chiếu cố (v): to show consideration or favor to someone (often from a superior). While it shares the character "chiếu" (to shine/consider), its meaning is different, focusing on external regard rather than internal examination.
- Minh tâm: a clear or enlightened heart/mind; often used in similar philosophical contexts.