wu-wei

American  

[woo-wey] / ˈwuˈweɪ /

noun

1. (in philosophical Taoism) action accomplishing its purpose in accordance with the natures of things and events.

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Etymology

Origin of wu-wei

From the Chinese word wúwéi literally, without action

Example Sentences

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