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Xunzi makes this distinction most explicit when, in Book 23, he distinguishes between what he calls xing and wei.

Xunzi Robins, Dan 2007

Everything happens behind closed doors and the word "xing" ( "sex") is still said only between close friends and by whisper.

China in midst of sexual revolution 2008

Actually, we're not going to Romanize Chinese ideograms, but if we tell you that in Mandarin, "xing" means "star," and "bake" is a phonetic rendition of "bucks", it may make it easier to see why the Seattle-based coffee roasting giant has just won a copyright battle against Shanghai Xingbake Café.

Schultz' Starbucks Wins China Copyright Case 2006

We won't Romanize Chinese ideograms, but in Mandarin, "xing" means "star," and "bake" is a phonetic rendition of "bucks,"--and it's clear why the Seattle-based coffee roasting giant has just won a copyright battle against Shanghai Xingbake Café.

Forbes Faces Of The Week, Jan. 2-6 Faces Of The Week, Jan. 2-6 Forbes.com staff 2006

After soul enlightenment or ming xin jian xing, Yuan Shen guides you to gain Tao wisdom.

Tao II Dr. 2010

Therefore, “ming xin jian xing” pronounced ming sheen jyen shing means enlighten your heart to see your Yuan Shen.

Tao II Dr. 2010

As usual, the best insight comes from an ancient Chinese proverb, "Zhi yi xing nan."

Ethical Impreratives For China-Savvy Students Stephen Roach 2010

Before you reach ming xin jian xing, your Shi Shen is in charge, so your Shi Shen is also yin.

Tao II Dr. 2010

In Buddhist teaching, it is ming xin jian xing, enlighten your heart to see your true self.

Tao II Dr. 2010

To meld with Tao, you must xing ming shuang xiu—practice Ming Gong and Xing Gong together.

Tao II Dr. 2010