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清静无为
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清静无为 — “A philosophy”

清静无为 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a philosophy”. Often associated with Taoism, advocating for a tranquil state of mind and non-interference, allowing things to take their natural course without forced human intervention. Literally, “Quietude and non-action”.

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清静无为 Pronunciation and Pinyin

清静无为 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
清
qīng11clear, pure, or tranquil
静
jìng14still, quiet, tranquil, serene
无
wú4without, not having
为
wéi4to be or to do

Example Sentence with 清静无为

他向往一种清静无为的生活,远离尘嚣,享受大自然的宁静
He yearns for a life of quietude and non-action, away from the hustle and bustle, enjoying the tranquility of nature.

Idioms Related to 清静无为

Synonyms of 清静无为

  • qīng清jìng净wú无wéi为tranquility and non-interference

More idioms starting with 清

  • qīng清yī一sè色entirely of one kind
  • qīng清lì丽jùn俊yì逸Clear, beautiful, and elegant
  • qīng清jiāo交sù素yǒu友Pure associations, sincere friends
  • qīng清cāng仓pán盘kù库clearance and inventory check
  • qīng清jìng净jì寂miè灭pure tranquility and ultimate liberation
  • qīng清yuán原zhèng正běn本address the root cause
  • qīng清jūn君cè侧remove corrupting influences from a leader
  • qīng清hé和píng平yǔn允gentle, mild, and balanced temperament
  • qīng清shèng圣zhuó浊xián贤euphemism for clear and turbid wine
  • qīng清yè夜mén扪xīn心reflect on one's conscience at night
  • qīng清tiān天bái白rì日in broad daylight

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Questions about 清静无为

What does 清静无为 mean?

清静无为 (qīng jìng wú wéi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a philosophy”.

How do you pronounce 清静无为?

清静无为 is pronounced qīng jìng wú wéi in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 清静无为 literally mean?

Literally, 清静无为 means “Quietude and non-action”. It is used to mean “a philosophy”.

What is the Chinese definition of 清静无为?

道家语。春秋时期道家的一种哲学思想和治术。指一切听其自然,人力不必强为。

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