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PRONUNCIATION OF LAO ZI

Lao Zi  [ˈlaʊˈzɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LAO ZI

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determiner
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Lao Zi is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LAO ZI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lao Zi

Laozi

Laozi was a philosopher and poet of ancient China. He is best known as the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching and the founder of philosophical Taoism, but he is also revered as a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions. Although a legendary figure, he is usually dated to around the 6th century BC and reckoned a contemporary of Confucius, but some historians contend that he actually lived during the Warring States period of the 5th or 4th century BC. A central figure in Chinese culture, Laozi is claimed by both the emperors of the Tang dynasty and modern people of the Li surname as a founder of their lineage. Throughout history, Laozi's work has been embraced by various anti-authoritarian movements.

Definition of Lao Zi in the English dictionary

The definition of Lao Zi in the dictionary is ?604–?531 bc, Chinese philosopher, traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism and the author of the Tao-te Ching.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LAO ZI


ambrosia
æmˈbrəʊzɪə
anaesthesia
ˌænɪsˈθiːzɪə
Anastasia
ˌænəˈstɑːzɪə
Andalusia
ˌændəˈluːzɪə
anesthesia
ˌænɪsˈθiːzɪə
Australasia
ˌɒstrəˈleɪzɪə
easier
ˈiːzɪə
fantasia
fænˈteɪzɪə
Hosea
həʊˈzɪə
Indonesia
ˌɪndəʊˈniːzɪə
Malaysia
məˈleɪzɪə
Micronesia
ˌmaɪkrəʊˈniːzɪə
nausea
ˈnɔːzɪə
nazir
ˈnɑːzɪə
osier
ˈəʊzɪə
prosopagnosia
ˌprɒsəpæɡˈnəʊszɪə
symposia
sɪmˈpəʊzɪə
Tunisia
tjuːˈnɪzɪə
visier
vɪˈzɪə
vizier
vɪˈzɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LAO ZI

Lanzarote
Lanzhou
lanzknecht
Lao
Lao-tzu
Laoag
Laocoon
Laodicea
Laodicea ad Mare
laodicean
laogai
Laoighis
Laois
Laomedon
Laos
Laotian
Laotze

WORDS THAT END LIKE LAO ZI

Kong Zi
Mo-Zi
Xun Zi

Synonyms and antonyms of Lao Zi in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Lao Zi» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LAO ZI

Find out the translation of Lao Zi to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Lao Zi from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Lao Zi» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

老子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Lao Zi
570 millions of speakers

English

Lao Zi
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लाओ जि
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لاو تسى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Лао Цзы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Lao Zi
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লাও জি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Lao Zi
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lao Zi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lao Zi
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

老子
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

라오어 닫아
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lao Zi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Lão Tử
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லாவோ ஜி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लाओ झी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Lao Zi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Lao Zi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Lao Zi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Лао Цзи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Lao Zi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Λάο Τζι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Lao Zi
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Lao Zi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Lao Zi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Lao Zi

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LAO ZI»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LAO ZI» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Lao Zi

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LAO ZI»

Discover the use of Lao Zi in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Lao Zi and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Wisdom of Lao Zi: A New Translation of Dao De Jing
A new translation of this timeless Chinese classic by Lao Zi who in his work Dao De Jing proposed a complete moral philosophy and way of life based on the laws of nature and mankind's built-in intuition about the real nature of the world.
Lao-tzu, 2003
2
Three Smaller Wisdom Books: Lao Zi's Dao de Jing, the Great ...
These three wisdom books that Patrick Edwin Moran has translated were anonymously authored around the time of Confucius, though some textual evidence indicates that they were written down sometime during the late Zhou dynasty to the early ...
‎1993
3
The Dowdy King: An Alternative Translation of Tao Te Ching , ...
A pleasing translation into rhyming English verse of the primary classic text of Taoist philosophy and religion. It provides a Taoist view of the universe and society that is accessible by non-specialists of all ages.
Clifford Borg-Marks, 2004
4
Tao Inspiration: Essence of Lao Zi's Wisdom
A new publication from Asiapac based on Lao Zi's Tao Te Ching. Beautifully illustrated drawings accompany the philosophies of Lao Zi, presenting an innovative version of this classic philosophical Chinese text.
‎2005
5
Autocratic Tradition and Chinese Politics
The book Lao Zi, or Daodejing, expounds a way of life in harmony with the Way, which is characterized by peace and passivity. Lao Zi not only provides a philosophy of retreat for the reclusive scholars but also advocates a political philosophy ...
Zhengyuan Fu, 1993
6
Tao Te Ching
Tao Te Ching, also commonly known as Lao Tzu, is one of the most important Chinese classics and has had great influence on Chinese thought.
Laozi, 1997
7
The Wisdom of Zhuang Zi on Daoism:
This may come as no surprise, as we know even less about Lao Zi. Who was Zhuang Zi? He was a Daoist. He believes that the universe was formed naturally, perchance that is, without a design or purpose. Dao is Nature, the creator. It has no ...
Zhuangzi, Chung Wu, 2008
8
Law and Morality in Ancient China: The Silk Manuscripts of ...
Nevertheless, Huang- Lao's understanding of dao as the natural Way is an interpretation and development of Lao Zi's dao, and its correspondence epistemology based on overcoming self-bias owes much to Lao Zi's meditative epistemology ...
Randall P. Peerenboom, 1993
9
East-West Dialogue in Knowledge and Higher Education
The key question is how we can apply Lao Zi's thought to contemporary higher education, so that we can best explore and develop its educational value. I think that there are at least three important arenas for the application of Lao Zi's thinking ...
Ruth Hayhoe, Julia Pan, 1996
10
The Natural Way: Lessons from Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi
The Natural Way is written based on the works of Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi, who are said to have lived abut 2,500 years ago.
Sheh Seow Wah, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LAO ZI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Lao Zi is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dinosaurs attract visitors at Lao Zi temple in Kuantan
KUANTAN: Having watched the blockbuster film Jurassic World and yearning to have a real feel of dinosaurs? Head over to the Lao Zi temple ... «The Star Online, Jun 15»
2
Shangri La 2015 And Contest Over South China Sea: A Dialogue Of …
In a clever barb clearly aimed at Beijing, Nakatani cited eminent Chinese philosopher Lao Zi's words “to know you have enough is to be ... «Eurasia Review, Jun 15»
3
Ginkgo: Ancient Tree of Longevity
A large ginkgo growing in Shanxi Province is believed to have been planted by Taoism founder, Lao Zi. Another tree found outside Di Lin ... «The Epoch Times, May 15»
4
Chinese temple in Kuantan hosts mini Jurassic park
Every year, some 100,000 visitors, including those from Thailand, Myanmar and Singapore, come to pay homage to Lao Zi, the founder of ... «The Star Online, Apr 15»
5
Top Martial Arts Master Wu Bin of China, Has Successfully …
“Just as Lao Zi said in Tao,” expressed WuBin, "empty their sumptuous mind; fill their stomachs with good nutrition; calm and soften their ... «PR Web, Mar 15»
6
Four Amazing Seasons
... Taichu Palace, said to be the place where the founder of Taoism, Lao Zi, was inspired to the philosophy of Daodejing (Tao Te Ching). There's ... «Channel News Asia, Feb 15»
7
Daoism gains a foothold, again, in China
Q: What do you think Chinese people make of the West's fascination with Daoist ideas, such as the Dao De Jing by Lao Zi, or the practices ... «WGBH NEWS, Jan 15»
8
Improve Your Resolve With Ancient Chinese Wisdom
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, said the Daoist master Lao Zi, but in today's distraction-filled world, just setting that ... «The Epoch Times, Jan 15»
9
Christian missionaries find Japan a tough nut to crack
... thinkers like Plato, Augustine, Lao Zi, Confucius, and the founders of modern science, most of whom were zealous Christian believers? «The Japan Times, Dec 14»
10
Chinese president speaks in Berlin
Lao Zi, an ancient Chinese philosopher, observed that a big country should be like the lower richest of river. That means a big country should ... «CCTV, Mar 14»

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