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Meanings
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innermost secrets; essence; heart
Refers to the deepest, most essential principles or secrets of an art, skill, or discipline, often attained after long training. Common in contexts like martial arts, tea ceremony, or spiritual practices.
The master finally imparted the innermost secrets of swordsmanship to his disciple.
The essence of the tea ceremony cannot be understood merely by learning the procedures.