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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries老子
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Lǎozǐ
"老子是中国古代伟大的哲学家。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, the reputed founder of Taoism.
"Laozi is traditionally regarded as the author of the foundational text of Taoism, the Tao Te Ching." - 2
The philosophical system and teachings attributed to this ancient sage.
"Scholars continue to debate the historical existence of Laozi and the exact origins of his philosophy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Chinese characters 老子 (Lǎozǐ), literally meaning 'Old Master' or 'Old Philosopher'. The term refers to the ancient Chinese philosopher of the 6th century BC traditionally credited with writing the Tao Te Ching and founding philosophical Taoism.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Laozi" is said worldwide
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Lao Tseu
Transliteration: Lao Tseu
"Les écrits de Lao Tseu ont inspiré le taoïsme."
Laotse
Transliteration: Laotse
"Laotse ist der Begründer des Daoismus."
Lao Tzu
Transliteration: Lao Tzu
"Il Tao Te Ching è attribuito a Lao Tzu."
Lao Tse
Transliteration: Lao Tse
"Las enseñanzas de Lao Tse son fundamentales para el taoísmo."
Lao Tsé
Transliteration: Lao Tsé
"Lao Tsé escreveu o Tao Te Ching."
लाओत्से
Transliteration: Laotse
"लाओत्से ताओ धर्म के संस्थापक माने जाते हैं।"
老子
Transliteration: Lǎozǐ
"老子是中国古代伟大的哲学家。"
노자
Transliteration: Noja
"노자는 도교의 창시자로 알려져 있다."
老子
Transliteration: Rōshi
"老子は道教の祖とされています。"
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