Daoism
- a variation of Taoism.
Example Sentences
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Under Document 19, five “official” religions—Buddhism, Daoism, Islam, Catholicism and Protestantism—were permitted, but only through tightly controlled state associations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
“Star Wars” borrowed the Force from Daoism; now, this cacophonous kids’ cartoon asserts its lead as a foundational superhero.
From New York Times ● Aug. 17, 2023
While Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism remained distinct, they borrowed liberally from each other and incorporated values, themes, and terminology to round out their own philosophies.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
In the interim, there are many things — poetry, art, calligraphy, Daoism, cuisine and more — that “sons and daughters of the Chinese nation” around the world might proudly identify with.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 30, 2022
Dao in Confucianism, ethical principles or a path by which to live; in Daoism, the natural way of the universe and all things.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
