人人擁有一個單純的心，每天過著簡單的生活，就是大同世界

"If everyone has a simple heart and lives a simple life every day, that is the world of Great Unity." The concept of Great Unity, or Ta Tung, is a Confucian idea that refers to a utopian society where people live in harmony with each other and nature. It emphasizes the importance of social harmony, moral order, and the idea that people should put the common good ahead of personal interests.

人人擁有一個單純的心，每天過著簡單的生活，就是大同世界

Gaofeng Zhu

12 days ago
西方对道德经的研究也很深刻。Alan Watts在讲无为的时候，理解到无为不是什么都不做，而是尊重自然规律不强迫的意思。比很多母语是中文的人都理解的透彻。还有Wayne Dyre也对道家有深刻的理解。

Chris Ma

12 days ago
缘分can be translated into a word: Serendipity. 有时候找到一个词对应一个词其实有一点难带，但是只要可以带入语境解释的话，其实大多还是可以解释的；只是对于翻译者的语言基础功底和文化阅历都有要求

the Chinese word "缘分" can be translated into the English word "Serendipity". While it can be challenging to find an exact translation for certain words, it is still possible to explain them within a given context. However, this requires the translator to have a strong foundation in language and cultural knowledge.

In Chinese culture, "缘分" refers to a sense of predestined affinity or connection between people, events, or things. It can be described as a combination of fate, chance, and the consequences of past actions. This concept is deeply ingrained in Chinese philosophy and literature, and is often used to explain the unexplainable, such as unexpected encounters or serendipitous events.

The English word "Serendipity" shares some similarities with the concept of "缘分", as it also refers to unexpected and fortunate discoveries or events. However, it does not carry the same connotation of predestination or past actions. Rather, it emphasizes the element of chance or luck in discovering something valuable or desirable.

Overall, while "Serendipity" can serve as a useful translation for "缘分" in certain contexts, it is important to note the cultural and philosophical nuances that underlie each concept. A skilled translator must have a deep understanding of both languages and cultures in order to accurately convey the intended meaning.

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"Serendipity" is a term used to describe a fortunate or happy coincidence. There are a few movies and novels that have used this term in their titles or as a theme:

1. "Serendipity" (2001) - a romantic comedy film starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale about two people who meet by chance and feel a strong connection, but are separated before they can exchange contact information. They spend years trying to find each other again.

2. "Serendipity" (2018) - a Filipino romantic comedy film about two people who meet unexpectedly and fall in love.

3. "Serendipity" (novel) by Louise Shaffer - a novel about a woman who discovers that her mother, whom she thought was dead, is actually alive and living in a small town in Georgia.

4. "Serendipity" (novel) by Stephen Cosgrove - a children's book about a dragon named Serendipity who sets out on a journey to find happiness.

5. "Serendipity Series" by Carly Phillips - a series of contemporary romance novels that follow the lives and loves of the Barron siblings as they find love through chance encounters and happy accidents.