Lão tử

Lão Tử viết sách Đạo Đức Kinh.

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • Laozi (Lao Tzu): The legendary ancient Chinese philosopher traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism (Daoism) and the author of the Tao Te Ching (Đạo Đức Kinh).
   • A title: Can be used as a respectful or sometimes informal term for an old man, though this usage is less common and can be context-dependent.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Triết lý của Lão Tử ảnh hưởng sâu sắc đến văn hóa Á Đông. (The philosophy of Laozi profoundly influenced East Asian culture.)
  • "Đạo Đức Kinh" được cho là do Lão Tử viết. (The Tao Te Ching is believed to have been written by Laozi.)
• As a term for an old man (contextual):
  • Ông lão tử ấy sống rất đơn giản. (That old man lives very simply.)

Advanced Usage

• "Đạo Lão Tử": Refers to the philosophy or teachings of Laozi, synonymous with core Taoist thought.
  • Anh ta nghiên cứu sâu về Đạo Lão Tử. (He does deep research on the Tao of Laozi.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lão Tử Đạo Đức Kinh (n): The of Laozi, the classic text of Taoism.
• Đạo giáo (n): Taoism, the religious and philosophical tradition based on Laozi's ideas.
• Thái Thượng Lão Quân (n): A divine title for Laozi in religious Taoism.

Synonyms

• Lao Tzu: The common Romanization.
• Lao Dan: Another name from historical records.
• Old Master: The literal English translation of the title.

Related Concepts

• Vô vi: , the principle of "non-action" or effortless action, a central tenet in Laozi's philosophy.
  • Lão Tử chủ trương vô vi. (Laozi advocated for wu wei.)
• Đạo: The or "The Way," the fundamental, ineffable principle of the universe in Laozi's teaching.