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worldly possessions; external things that aren’t physically connected with oneself

shēn wài zhī wù

身 外 之 物

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slworldly possessions; external things that aren’t physically connected with oneself
- gōng míng shì shēn wài zhī wù
  功名是身外之物。
  Fame and fortune are external things.
- qián cái nǎi shēn wài zhī wù
  钱财乃身外之物。
  The wealth belongs to worldly possessions.

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