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鬼由心生

guǐyóuxīnshēng

devils are born in the heart (idiom) / fears originate in the mind

Character Breakdown

鬼
guǐ
ghost; demon; sly, mischievous
HSK 5
由
yóu
cause, reason; from
HSK 4
心
xīn
heart; mind; soul
HSK 3
生
shēng
life, lifetime; birth; growth
HSK 1

Additional Information

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Chinese
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