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Lao Zi

Lao Zi is the alternative spelling of Laozi.

Meaning of Laozi

Proper noun

Laozi

  1. (Chinese) An honorific title for the legendary Taoist philosopher Li Er, who supposedly lived in the 6th and 5th centuries BC and (Chinese mythology) has subsequently been worshipped as a Taoist god.
  2. (inexact) Synonym of Tao Te Ching.
    Synonyms:
    Tao Te Ching

Questions about Lao Zi

What is Lao Zi the alternative spelling of?
Lao Zi is the alternative spelling of Laozi.

Words near Lao Zi in the dictionary

  1. Lao PDR
  2. Lao People's Democratic Republic
  3. lao sai
  4. Lao Tse
  5. Lao Tu
  6. Lao Zi
  7. Lao-ho-k'ou
  8. Lao-Tsu
  9. Lao-Tzu
  10. Laoac
  11. Laoag

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