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Initially I was very drawn to the Tao Te Ching, the Taoist philosophy. It was helping me deal with the balance of these external and internal issues with my chess life. Tai chi is the martial embodiment of Taoist philosophy. Initially, I had no intention of competing in the martial arts; it was just the meditation.
Joshua Waitzkin

Meaning of "Taoist" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TAOIST

Taoist  [ˈtaʊɪst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TAOIST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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conjunction
determiner
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Taoist is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES TAOIST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Taoist

Taoism

Taoism, or Daoism, is a philosophical, ethical, and religious tradition of Chinese origin that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao. The term Tao means "way", "path" or "principle", and can also be found in Chinese philosophies and religions other than Taoism. In Taoism, however, Tao denotes something that is both the source and the driving force behind everything that exists. It is ultimately ineffable: "The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao." While Taoism drew its cosmological notions from the tenets of the School of Yin Yang, the Tao Te Ching, a compact and ambiguous book containing teachings attributed to Laozi, is widely considered its keystone work. Together with the writings of Zhuangzi, these two texts build the philosophical foundation of Taoism. This philosophical Taoism, individualistic by nature, is not institutionalized. Institutionalized forms, however, evolved over time in the shape of a number of different schools. Taoist schools traditionally feature reverence for Laozi, immortals or ancestors, along with a variety of divination and exorcism rituals, and practices for achieving ecstasy, longevity or immortality.

Definition of Taoist in the English dictionary

The definition of Taoist in the dictionary is of or relating to the philosophy of Lao Zi, the Chinese philosopher, that advocates a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events. Other definition of Taoist is of or relating to a popular Chinese system of religion and philosophy claiming to be teachings of Lao Zi but also incorporating pantheism and sorcery.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TAOIST


altoist
ˈæltəʊɪst
altruist
ˈæltrʊɪst
banjoist
ˈbændʒəʊɪst
bongoist
ˈbɒŋɡəʊɪst
casuist
ˈkæzjʊɪst
echoist
ˈekəʊɪst
egoist
ˈiːɡəʊɪst
hylozoist
ˌhaɪləˈzəʊɪst
jingoist
ˈdʒɪnɡəʊɪst
judoist
ˈdʒuːdəʊɪst
Maoist
ˈmaʊɪst
oboist
ˈəʊbəʊɪst
poloist
ˈpəʊləʊɪst
Shintoist
ˈʃɪntəʊɪst
soloist
ˈsəʊləʊɪst
sumoist
ˈsuːməʊɪst
Titoist
ˈtiːtəʊɪst
torpedoist
tɔːˈpiːdəʊɪst
vacuist
ˈvækjʊɪst
zoist
ˈzəʊɪst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TAOIST

Tantra
Tantric
Tantrism
Tantrist
tantrum
tanuki
tanyard
Tanzania
Tanzanian
tanzanite
Tanzim
Tao
Taoiseach
Taoism
Taoistic

WORDS THAT END LIKE TAOIST

Castroist
centoist
euroist
foist
frescoist
Hills Hoist
hoist
hyloist
joist
moist
piccoloist
quoist
rolled-steel joist
semimoist
superegoist
tangoist
tattooist
trimmer joist
uphoist
voodooist

Synonyms and antonyms of Taoist in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Taoist» into 25 languages

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

Translator English - Chinese

道教
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

taoísta
570 millions of speakers

English

Taoist
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Taoist
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الطاوية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

даосский
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

taoísta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তাওবাদী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

taoïste
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tao
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

taoist
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

道教
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

도교
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tao
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Vấn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தாவோயிசத்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ताओवादी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Taocu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

taoista
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

taoistycznych
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Даосский
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

taoist
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ταοϊστική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Taoist
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

taoist
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Taoist
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TAOIST»

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

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4 QUOTES WITH «TAOIST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Taoist.
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Arthur Potts Dawson
Being a vegetarian Buddhist would be a bit harsh to deal with in the kitchen, so I'm a Taoist, I study martial arts, and I don't drink or smoke.
2
Benjamin Hoff
From the Taoist point of view, the natural result of this harmonious way of living is happiness.
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Benjamin Hoff
As any old Taoist walking out of the woods can tell you, simple-minded does not necessarily mean stupid.
4
Joshua Waitzkin
Initially I was very drawn to the Tao Te Ching, the Taoist philosophy. It was helping me deal with the balance of these external and internal issues with my chess life. Tai chi is the martial embodiment of Taoist philosophy. Initially, I had no intention of competing in the martial arts; it was just the meditation.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TAOIST»

Discover the use of Taoist in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Taoist and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Taoist Body
This elegant and lucid introduction to the traditions of Taoism and the masters who transmit them will reward all those interested in China and in religions.
Kristofer Marinus Schipper, 1993
2
Qigong Teachings of a Taoist Immortal: The Eight Essential ...
Because the Eight Brocades are the foundation of all qigong, this book provides valuable advice for all practitioners, regardless of the style they practice or the depth of their experience.
Stuart Alve Olson, 2002
3
The Taoist Experience: An Anthology
Containing sixty translations from a large variety of texts, this is an accessible yet thorough introduction to the major concepts, doctrines, and practices of Taoism.
Livia Kohn, 1993
4
Taoist Bedroom Secrets: Tao Chi Kung Traditional Chinese ...
Offers instructions with detailed illustrations on chi exercises that can be benefitial to intimate couples, focusing on the "jade stem" and the "jade gate," and explaining pressure points, Taoist breathing, dietary tips, and other related ...
Chian Zettnersan, 2002
5
Opening the Dragon Gate: The Making of a Modern Taoist Wizard
This is the first English translation by noted writer Thomas Cleary of the authorized biography by two longtime disciples of this living master of the Dragon Gate branch of the Complete Reality school of Taoism, which integrated Buddhism ...
Chen Kaiguo, Zheng Shunchao, 1998
6
Taoist Shaman: Practices from the Wheel of Life
In the Taoist Shaman, Master Mantak Chia and Kris Deva North explain the shamanic principles of the Taoist Medicine Wheel, how it is oriented on the Five Elements rather than the Four Directions, how it relates to the twelve animals of the ...
Mantak Chia, Kris Deva North, 2011
7
Taoist Meditation: The Mao-shan Tradition of Great Purity
An expanded translation of the original French text of 1979 which includes a new afterword by Robinet as well as up-to- date bibliographies, additional illustrations, and a newly compiled list of textual citations.
Isabelle Robinet, 1993
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Taoist Astral Healing: Chi Kung Healing Practices Using Star ...
The book also includes Taoist star practices for expanding personal awareness into a cosmic field of chi that will support others in their efforts to heal and grow spiritually.
Mantak Chia, Dirk Oellibrandt, 2004
9
Tales of the Taoist Immortals
These popular tales of the Taoist immortals were also often dramatized in Chinese operas.
Eva Wong, 2013
10
Taoist Health Exercise Book
A guide to the physical fitness techniques practiced by Taoists, and the medicinal use of herbs.
Liu Da, 1991

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TAOIST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Taoist is used in the context of the following news items.
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Senior Official of Chinese Taoism Calls on Film Director for Public …
Based on a best-selling novel, “Monk Comes Down the Mountain” tells the story of a Taoist priest and his attempts to discover his purpose in the world. (Photo ... «Yibada, Jul 15»
2
Taoist koon offers serenity and tranquility
Taoist priests who fled China for Hong Kong during the Japanese occupation in 1938 built a replica of their koon or temple. The design of the temple Wun ... «Hong Kong Standard, Jul 15»
3
5000 attend SG50 concert to celebrate Harmony in Diversity
Organised by New Creation Church and Taoist Federation (Singapore), the event is Singapore's first multi-racial and multi-religious concert of such scale, and ... «Channel News Asia, Jul 15»
4
Taoist Tai Chi Society celebrates 25 years in Toowoomba
PART of what the Taoist Tai Chi Society members do is share their skills with others so it was only natural for executive director Peter Cook to start up a society in ... «Toowoomba Chronicle, Jun 15»
5
Interview with Former China Taoist Association Monk Min Zhiting
Former China Taoist Association Chairman Min Zhiting discusses the Chinese Taoist population, how Taoists are helping improve literacy, Tao gods, and ... «World Religion News, May 15»
6
Leave 'Feng Shui' to the Chinese, Taoist Priest Tells US Official
A Taoist priest is refuting a U.S. official's understanding of the concept “feng shui,” a whimsical twist to Sino-U.S. relations amid an increasingly tense row over ... «Wall Street Journal, May 15»
7
Taoists Ascend with New Prowess and Epic Weapon, May 7!
After months of waiting, Taoists Ascending, the first big expansion since the Dragon Warrior for Conquer Online ( http://co.99.com/) will be launched on May 7th, ... «Gamasutra, May 15»
8
Temple dedicated to Chinese Taoist master excavated
NANCHANG, April 20 (Xinhua) -- The Great Shangqing Palace, a temple dedicated to a Chinese Taoist master, was excavated in east China's Jiangxi Province, ... «Xinhua, Apr 15»
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The Bookbinder's Husband: Chico artist transfers Taoist concepts …
Paintings created by Martin William are literal examples of Taoism being given life. The works are on display at the Naked Lounge through May 2. Sky Scholfield ... «Chico Enterprise-Record, Apr 15»
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PM Lee Hsien Loong stresses importance of religious harmony at …
"Yet we enjoy racial and religious harmony, and live peacefully and happily side by side," Mr Lee told 2,400 people at a dinner to commemorate the Taoist ... «The Straits Times, Apr 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Taoist [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/taoist>. Apr 2024 ».
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