【英汉对照佛学词典】


(1) To think, contemplate, esteem, consider, judge, realize, imagine. Thought(s), idea, mind, sense. (2) the function of the mind with a motive; intention, aim; volitional activity. In Abhidharmako/sa theory, one of the Ten Great Ground Mental Function Elements (cetana^, detayitva). (3) In Consciousness-only theory, creative, volitional functioning; one of the Five Pervasively Functioning Mental Function Elements; the essence of karma. (4) Inference, reasoning, deduction. Discrimination.