谛 (dì) - to examine carefully & to scrutinize

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dì ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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谛 · dì

to examine carefully;

to scrutinize;

truth (in Buddhist context);

principle;

meaning

to examine carefullyto scrutinizetruth (in Buddhist context)

Usage highlights

truthto listen attentivelyto examine carefullyprofound meaningfirst truthto contemplate truth

Synonyms

  • 真— true, real, genuine
  • 实— real, actual, solid
  • 理— principle, reason, truth

Antonyms

  • 妄— false, absurd, presumptuous
  • 虚— empty, false, void

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Listen carefully to the truth (谛听).
  • He scrutinized every detail (仔细谛视).
  • Buddhist teachings explain the ultimate truth (真谛).
  • We need to understand the profound meaning (奥谛).

Collocations

  • truth(真谛)
  • to listen attentively(谛听)
  • to examine carefully(谛视)
  • profound meaning(奥谛)
  • first truth(第一谛)
  • to contemplate truth(谛观)

Idioms

  • The Four Noble Truths(四圣谛)
  • Listen carefully and examine thoroughly(谛听谛观)
  • Profound and mysterious truth(玄妙真谛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Important Buddhist term referring to fundamental truths, especially the Four Noble Truths (四圣谛).
  • Used in classical Chinese to mean careful examination or scrutiny.
  • Carries philosophical weight beyond ordinary 'truth', implying deep, fundamental principles.

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