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lit. the four elements are vanity (idiom) · this world is an illusion

四大皆空
sì dà jiē kōng
s+ì·4th toned+à·4th tonej+iē·1st tonek+ōng·1st tone
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Synonyms
Synonyms
negative · passive · inactive消极xiāo jí(idiom) to see through the illusions of the material world (often a precursor to becoming a Buddhist monk or nun); to become disillusioned with human society看破红尘kàn pò hóng chén