English Explanatory Dictionary

Xuanxue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. A metaphysical post-classical Chinese philosophy from the Six Dynasties period (222–589), bringing together Daoist and Confucian beliefs through revision and discussion.

Pronunciation

/ʃwænˈʃweɪ/

Word forms

Xuanxue

Etymology

From the pinyin romanization of the Mandarin Chinese pronunciation for 玄學／玄学 (xuánxué).

Synonyms

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