mtshan ma'i lha

to conceive in terms of ordinary characteristics, grasp at/ invest with/ ascribe ordinary defining characteristics. 2) fixation on signs; fixation on signs, signification process, sign-habit / taking hold of as being [distinguishing]. mark [RY]

fixation [JV]

to think/ conceive (in terms) of/ invest with/ ascribe (ordinary) characteristics [RB]

fixation on signs, taking hold of as being a (distinguishing) mark, signification process, sign-habit [IW]