chuang-tzu

Thân thiện

A student reads a book about the philosopher Chuang-tzu.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A 4th-century BCE Chinese philosopher: Chuang-tzu is a foundational figure in Taoist philosophy, known for his writings that expand upon and illustrate the teachings of Lao-tzu. He is traditionally considered the author of a text also called the Chuang-tzu.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The philosophical ideas of Chuang-tzu emphasize spontaneity and freedom from artificial constraints.
  • Scholars often compare the parables in Chuang-tzu to those written by his predecessor, Lao-tzu.

Advanced Usage

• "the Chuang-tzu": This phrase refers specifically to the ancient Chinese text attributed to the philosopher, which is a fundamental work of Taoism.
  • We are studying a chapter from the Chuang-tzu in our comparative religion class.

Variants and Related Words

• Zhuangzi: The modern Pinyin romanization of the same name, which is more commonly used in contemporary academic writing.
  • The philosopher Zhuangzi is also known for his dream about a butterfly.

Synonyms

• Zhuang Zhou: The personal name traditionally associated with the philosopher Chuang-tzu.

Học thuật

Noun

1. 4th-century Chinese philosopher on whose teachings Lao-tse based Taoism

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