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Wu wei
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Wu wei

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Meaning
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Noun

Sense 1 Noun
non-action

A philosophical concept describing a state of being in harmony with the natural world through effortless action and non-interference.

vi Sống theo triết lý vô vi giúp con người cảm thấy bình an hơn.

en Living according to the philosophy of Wu wei helps people feel more at peace.

Verb

Sense 2 Verb
take no action Culture & Proper NounsTheme

To refrain from taking intentional action and instead allow events to unfold naturally according to their own course.

vi Ông ấy chọn cách vô vi và để mọi chuyện tự sắp xếp theo ý muốn của tự nhiên.

en He chose to take no action and let everything arrange itself according to the will of nature.

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