Definition

Noun: - The Three Pure Ones; the three chief gods of Taoism: In Taoist theology, the Taoist Trinity refers to the three highest and most pure deities. They are considered the personifications of the fundamental principles of the universe and the source of all other divine beings.

Usage

• The term is used specifically within the context of Taoist religious belief and cosmology to denote its supreme triad of deities.
• It is a proper noun and is often capitalized as "Taoist Trinity."

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The Three Pure Ones (Sanqing): This is the direct translation and equivalent term for the Taoist Trinity, consisting of Yuanshi Tianzun (Celestial Venerable of the Primordial Beginning), Lingbao Tianzun (Celestial Venerable of the Numinous Treasure), and Daode Tianzun (Celestial Venerable of the Way and its Virtue, often identified as Laozi).

Variants and Related Words

• Sanqing: The Chinese name for the Taoist Trinity.
• The Three Pure Ones: A direct English translation.

Synonyms

• The Three Pure Ones
• Sanqing

Notes

• This is a specialized theological term. It does not have idioms, phrasal verbs, or common metaphorical uses outside its specific religious context.
• It is distinct from the Christian concept of the Trinity.

Noun

1. the three pure ones; the three chief gods of Taoism