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Chinese word
道教
Pronunciation
Pinyindào jiào
Meaning
- nounTaoism
Example
中国有很多人信仰道教。zhōng guó yǒu hěn duō rén xìn yǎng dào jiào
Many people in China believe in Taoism.
More examples
这座古庙是道教的寺庙，已有百年历史。zhè zuò gǔ miào shì dào jiào de sì miào yí yǒu bǎi nián lì shǐ
This ancient temple is a Taoist temple with a history of one hundred years.
Core concept
A Chinese religious tradition that views the Dao as the pattern of the universe and joins spiritual practice with temple rites and popular worship.
Common phrases
信仰道教xìn yǎng dào jiào
believe in Taoism
道教文化dào jiào wén huà
Taoist culture
道教寺庙dào jiào sì miào
Taoist temple
道教经典dào jiào jīng diǎn
Taoist scriptures
Similar words
道家dào jiā: A school of thought rooted in Laozi and Zhuangzi that values unity with nature.
宗教zōng jiào: A system of faith involving spiritual or supernatural beings, teachings, and rituals.
佛教fó jiào: A religion that explains suffering and rebirth through the Buddha's teachings and seeks liberation.
Definition in Chinese
起源于中国的宗教体系，围绕“道”的宇宙观与修行方法，包含祭祀、道观活动和民间信仰实践。qǐ yuán yú zhōng guó de zōng jiào tǐ xì wéi rào dào de yǔ zhòu guān yǔ xiū xíng fāng fǎ bāo hán jì sì dào guàn huó dòng hé mín jiān xìn yǎng shí jiàn
Word origin
道教 (dàojiào, "Taoism") combines 道 (dào, "the Dao") with 教 (jiào, "teaching"), so its name presents it as a teaching centered on the Dao.
Usage tips
- In English, Taoism often brings philosophical texts to mind, while 道教 (dàojiào, "Taoism") in Chinese can also refer to organized religious life, temple ceremonies, and local worship.
Opposites
- 无神论wú shén lùnno belief in godsnoun
- 世俗主义shì sú zhǔ yìsecularismnoun
Related words
- 道教徒dào jiào túTaoistnoun
- 道教经典dào jiào jīng diǎnTaoist scripturesnoun