dou6 gaa1 si1 soeng2道家思想
Jyutpingdou6 gaa1 si1 soeng2
Yaledouh gā sī séung
Definition
Taoist philosophy; the teachings of Daoism.
neutralother
How it's used
This term is used in academic or formal discussions regarding Chinese philosophy. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless the speaker is specifically discussing history or religious studies. It refers strictly to the philosophical school rather than the religious practices of Taoism, which are usually referred to as 道教.
Examples
He really likes studying Taoist philosophy.
Are you interested in Taoist philosophy?
Related words
Common phrases
to study Taoist philosophy
the essence of Taoist philosophy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 道教, which refers to the organized religion and its rituals. Using the two interchangeably can cause confusion as one is a philosophical framework and the other is a belief system.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
