tâm động quỉ thần tri
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A stirred heart, and the spirits already know — intention registers upstairs before the deed.
Literally: heart moves, ghosts and gods know
Sources & notes
Discovered via Nam ngạn chích cẩm (Phạm Quang Sán, 1918; public domain, via vi.wikisource); retrieved 2026-08-01. Source: source ↗ Attested in Nam ngạn chích cẩm (Phạm Quang Sán, 1918). Definition is an original editorial synthesis, not copied from the source.
Common questions
What does “tâm động quỉ thần tri” mean?
A stirred heart, and the spirits already know — intention registers upstairs before the deed. Literally: heart moves, ghosts and gods know
Is “tâm động quỉ thần tri” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.