wu-wei
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wu-wei
From the Chinese word wúwéi literally, without action
Example Sentences
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Taoism encourages a principle of non-force, or wu-wei, as the means to live harmoniously with the Tao.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
This is the main element of Lao Tzŭ's doctrine, the doctrine of wu-wei, "passive achievement".
From A history of China., [3d ed. rev. and enl.] by Eberhard, Wolfram
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