Taoism

[ dou-iz-uhm, tou- ]

/ ˈdaʊ ɪz əm, ˈtaʊ- /

noun

the philosophical system evolved by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu, advocating a life of complete simplicity and naturalness and of noninterference with the course of natural events, in order to attain a happy existence in harmony with the Tao.

Also called Hsüan Chiao. a popular Chinese religion, originating in the doctrines of Lao-tzu but later highly eclectic in nature and characterized by a pantheon of many gods and by the practice of alchemy, divination, and magic.

Origin of Taoism

Tao + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM Taoism

Taoist, noun, adjectiveTao·is·tic, adjective

Words nearby Taoism

Tanzanian, tanzanite, Tanzim, Tao, Taoiseach, Taoism, taonga, Taormina, Taos, Tao Te Ching, t'ao t'ieh

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Example sentences from the Web for Taoism

Thus gradually Taoism lost its early simple characteristics associated with the name of Lao Tz.
China and the Chinese|Herbert Allen Giles
The highest point in Taoism—as in Buddhism—is, however, the absolute negation of all feeling.
The Chinese Fairy Book|Various
But the chief contribution of Taoism to Asiatic life has been in the realm of aesthetics.
The Book of Tea|Kakuzo Okakura
The rivalry of Taoism was only an instance of that imitation which is the sincerest flattery.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Charles Eliot

Zen was often opposed to the precepts of orthodox Buddhism even as Taoism was opposed to Confucianism.
The Book of Tea|Kakuzo Okakura

British Dictionary definitions for Taoism

Taoism

/ (ˈtaʊɪzəm) /

noun

the philosophy of Lao Zi that advocates a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events

a popular Chinese system of religion and philosophy claiming to be teachings of Lao Zi but also incorporating pantheism and sorcery

Derived forms of Taoism

Taoist, noun, adjectiveTaoistic, adjective

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Cultural definitions for Taoism

Taoism

[ (dou-iz-uhm) ]

A religion native to China. Its adherents attempt to live according to the Tao — the “Way,” which they believe governs the universe.

单词	taoism
释义	Taoism [ dou-iz-uhm, tou- ] / ˈdaʊ ɪz əm, ˈtaʊ- / noun the philosophical system evolved by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu, advocating a life of complete simplicity and naturalness and of noninterference with the course of natural events, in order to attain a happy existence in harmony with the Tao. Also called Hsüan Chiao. a popular Chinese religion, originating in the doctrines of Lao-tzu but later highly eclectic in nature and characterized by a pantheon of many gods and by the practice of alchemy, divination, and magic. Origin of Taoism Tao + -ism OTHER WORDS FROM Taoism Taoist, noun, adjectiveTao·is·tic, adjective Words nearby Taoism Tanzanian, tanzanite, Tanzim, Tao, Taoiseach, Taoism, taonga, Taormina, Taos, Tao Te Ching, t'ao t'ieh Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Taoism Thus gradually Taoism lost its early simple characteristics associated with the name of Lao Tz. China and the Chinese\|Herbert Allen Giles The highest point in Taoism—as in Buddhism—is, however, the absolute negation of all feeling. The Chinese Fairy Book\|Various But the chief contribution of Taoism to Asiatic life has been in the realm of aesthetics. The Book of Tea\|Kakuzo Okakura The rivalry of Taoism was only an instance of that imitation which is the sincerest flattery. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3)\|Charles Eliot Zen was often opposed to the precepts of orthodox Buddhism even as Taoism was opposed to Confucianism. The Book of Tea\|Kakuzo Okakura British Dictionary definitions for Taoism Taoism / (ˈtaʊɪzəm) / noun the philosophy of Lao Zi that advocates a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events a popular Chinese system of religion and philosophy claiming to be teachings of Lao Zi but also incorporating pantheism and sorcery Derived forms of Taoism Taoist, noun, adjectiveTaoistic, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Taoism Taoism [ (dou-iz-uhm) ] A religion native to China. Its adherents attempt to live according to the Tao — the “Way,” which they believe governs the universe. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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