无为
English meaning: Wuwei (Non-Action / Effortless Action)
Chinese (Simpl.) Definition
(中文)无为是道家哲学的核心理念，主张顺应自然规律，不强行妄为，以达到自然和谐的最佳状态。
English Definition
A key Taoist concept meaning 'non-action' or 'acting in accordance with nature'. Wuwei does not mean complete inaction but rather acting spontaneously and effortlessly in harmony with the natural order (Dao). Laozi advocated that rulers govern through Wuwei, allowing things to unfold naturally without forced intervention. This concept influenced Chinese aesthetics, governance philosophy, and medicine.
Example
“道家主张'无为而治'，顺应自然，达到天下大治。”
In English: “Taoism advocates 'governing through non-action', following nature to achieve universal order.”
Synonyms
- 顺应自然
Antonyms / Opposites
- 强为
- 妄为
Literary Heritage
“知人者智，自知者明。胜人者有力，自胜者强。”
/Zhī rén zhě zhì, zì zhī zhě míng. Shèng rén zhě yǒu lì, zì shèng zhě qiáng./
“Knowing others is wisdom; knowing oneself is enlightenment. Overcoming others requires force; overcoming oneself requires strength.”
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Language information
- Language
- 中文
- Chinese (Simpl.)
- Script
- Han
- Family
- Sino-Tibetan
- Speakers
- 1.1B