taoism — A Chinese philosophical and religious tradition emphasizing living in harmony with the Tao (the Way), focusing on naturalness, simplicity, and spontaneity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A Chinese philosophical and religious tradition emphasizing living in harmony with the Tao (the Way), focusing on naturalness, simplicity, and spontaneity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtaʊɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- After reading about Taoism, John decided to quit his stressful job and become a park ranger to live closer to nature.
- The CEO surprised everyone by introducing Taoism principles in the boardroom, replacing aggressive meetings with meditation sessions.
- Taoism teaches the importance of wu wei, or effortless action, in achieving harmony with the natural world.
taoism
NOUN[/ˈtaʊɪzəm/]
A Chinese philosophical and religious tradition emphasizing living in harmony with the Tao (the Way), focusing on naturalness, simplicity, and spontaneity
An old sage practices Taoism by sitting still beside a flowing mountain stream.
Beyond the rush of tourism lies taoism - true heroism in stillness
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Taoism derives from Chinese 'Tao' (道), meaning 'the way' or 'path', representing the fundamental principle underlying all existence in Chinese philosophy. The English term adds the Western suffix '-ism' to denote it as a distinct philosophical and religious system or doctrine.
Breakdown
Tao (道, 'the way/path') + -ism (suffix indicating a system of belief or practice), forming a noun that designates Taoism as an organized philosophical and spiritual tradition.
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📝Examples
“After reading about Taoism, John decided to quit his stressful job and become a park ranger to live closer to nature.”
“The CEO surprised everyone by introducing Taoism principles in the boardroom, replacing aggressive meetings with meditation sessions.”
“Taoism teaches the importance of wu wei, or effortless action, in achieving harmony with the natural world.”
“She found that studying Taoism helped her stop overthinking every decision and trust her natural instincts instead.”
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