The ancients emphasized self-cultivation, household order, state governance, and peace under heaven.
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Two lives in one word. Classical: 修身 from 《大学》 — 'to cultivate oneself' — the first step in 修身齐家治国平天下. Modern retail: 'slim-fit', the default cut of men's shirts and women's dresses on Taobao. Context tells you which meaning is in play.
