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道學

简道学 · 繁道學

Mandarin · pinyin dào xué

Confucian study of ethics
study of Daoism
school for Daoism in Tang and Song times
Daoist magic
another name for 理學, rational learning of Song dynasty neo-Confucianism

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道: dào · path, road, street; method, way
學: xué · learning, knowledge; school
学: xué · learning, knowledge; school

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4–2 · dao4 xue2

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name

(philosophy) Neo-Confucianism

noun

(figuratively) rigid adherence to rules; pedantry

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