道家 (Dào jiā) — the Daoist school of thought (philosophical tradition associated with Laozi and Zhuangzi); Daoism (the Chinese philosophical and religious tradition)
Definition
Refers specifically to the philosophical school of Laozi and Zhuangzi, emphasizing following nature (自然). Often translated 'Daoism,' which more broadly covers the later religious tradition as well.
noun
the Daoist school of thought (philosophical tradition associated with Laozi and Zhuangzi)Daoism (the Chinese philosophical and religious tradition)
Examples
- 道家。Dào jiā De sī xiǎng duì zhōng guó wén huà yǐng xiǎng hěn dà.Daoist thought has a great influence on Chinese culture.
- 道家。Tā yán jiū Dào jiā zhé xué yǐ jīng èr shí duō nián le.He has been studying Daoist philosophy for over twenty years.
- 道家，。Dào jiā Zhǔ zhāng shùn yìng zì rán, zhuī qiú nèi xīn píng jìng.Daoism advocates following nature and seeking inner peace.
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