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taoismA 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.
💡 Concept

An old sage practices Taoism by sitting still beside a flowing mountain stream.

Beyond the rush of tourism lies taoism - true heroism in stillness
🎵 Rhyme

Beyond the rush of tourism lies taoism - true heroism in stillness

Got the picture? Now let's practice.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtaʊɪzəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtaʊɪzəm/

🌳Etymology

RootTao
Suffix--ism

🎵Rhyme

heroismtourismcriticism
heroism
tourism
criticism

🔗Collocations

practice Taoism
Taoist philosophy
principles of Taoism
ancient Taoism
Taoism and Buddhism
study Taoism

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After reading about Taoism, John decided to quit his stressful job and become a park ranger to live closer to nature.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

DaoismTaoist philosophythe Way

Antonyms

materialismaggressionartificiality

Related

BuddhismConfucianismmeditationyin-yangwu-weiphilosophyspirituality

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