Chinese Philosophy Glossary

中国哲学词汇表

Essential concepts from 3,000 years of Chinese thought — explained in depth with modern applications.

A bilingual glossary of 50+ key concepts in Chinese philosophy, covering Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Mohism, and more — with definitions and modern applications.

Strategy

兵家

Mohism

墨家

Neo-Confucianism

理学

School of Mind

心学

Cross-School Concepts

跨学派概念

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The glossary covers key concepts from Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Mohism, Neo-Confucianism, and other schools — including Ren, Dao, Wuwei, Qi, Yin-Yang, and 40+ more terms.