諦 (dì) - To examine carefully & to ascertain

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諦 · dì

To examine carefully;

to ascertain;

truth;

principle;

in Buddhism, refers to the fundamental truths or doctrines.

To examine carefullyto ascertaintruth

Usage highlights

To examine carefullyTo ascertain the truthBuddhist truthTo contemplate deeplyTo listen attentivelyTruth and principle

Synonyms

  • 真— truth, real
  • 实— real, factual
  • 审— to examine carefully

Antonyms

  • 妄— false, erroneous
  • 虚— false, empty

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He carefully examined the evidence (仔细諦视).
  • She expounded the Buddhist truth (讲经諦义).
  • We must ascertain the facts (必须諦实).
  • The monk contemplated the truth (僧人諦观).

Collocations

  • To examine carefully(諦视)
  • To ascertain the truth(諦实)
  • Buddhist truth(諦义)
  • To contemplate deeply(諦观)
  • To listen attentively(諦听)
  • Truth and principle(真諦)

Idioms

  • The Four Noble Truths(四諦)
  • To seek the truth(求真諦)
  • Profound truth(妙諦)
  • To examine meticulously(审諦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Buddhism, '諦' refers to the fundamental truths, most notably the Four Noble Truths (四諦) which form the foundation of Buddhist doctrine.
  • Used in classical texts to denote careful examination or ascertainment of facts.
  • Carries a connotation of profound, fundamental truth beyond superficial appearance.

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