wu-wei
[ woo-wey ]
noun
(in philosophical Taoism) action accomplishing its purpose in accordance with the natures of things and events.
Origin of wu-wei
1From the Chinese word wúwéi literally, without action
- Compare yu-wei.
Words Nearby wu-wei
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