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Lao-zi

Lao-zi

9.5
An ancient Chinese thinker who started Taoism and wrote the Dao De Jing
  • proper noun
  • /ˈlaʊˌzi/
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  • Many scholars credit Lao-zi with writing the influential Dao De Jing.

Examples

  • Many people study the works of Lao-zi to understand Taoism.

  • Lao-zi is known as the founder of Taoism and the author of the Dao De Jing.

  • Lao-zi's teachings form the foundation of Taoist philosophy.

  • The influence of Lao-zi continues to shape Chinese thought today.

  • The teachings of Lao-zi emphasize harmony with nature.

  • Philosophers often refer to Lao-zi when discussing ancient Chinese philosophy.

  • In Chinese culture, Lao-zi's ideas about simplicity and nature are highly respected.

Synonyms

Laozi
vsLao-zi
8.8

A Chinese thinker from long ago who founded Taoism and wrote the Tao Te Ching

is the same figure but represented with alternate hyphenated spellings
Lao-tzu
vsLao-zi
9.9

A Chinese thinker who many people see as the founder of Taoism and the author of the Tao Te Ching

is identical in sense but other forms drop the hyphen or change ending
Lao-tse
vsLao-zi
9.5

A Chinese teacher from long ago who taught living simply and following the natural way called the Tao

is the same philosopher but modern forms may use different spelling

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Lao-zi is a name from Chinese: lao means 'old' and zi means 'master' or 'teacher'. So the name means 'old master' and helps you remember he was a wise teacher who is seen as the founder of Taoism and the author of the Dao De Jing.