Definition
天道 is a classical Chinese philosophical concept that refers to the 'Way of Heaven' — the natural order, moral law, or cosmic principle that governs the universe. In traditional thought, it represents the impersonal, just force that ensures balance and rewards virtue. The term also appears in modern contexts, sometimes referring to 'natural law' in a more secular sense, or colloquially to 'weather' (especially in some northern dialects).
n.
the Way of Heavennatural lawcosmic justice
Examples
- 天道。Gǔrén rènwéi tiān dào shì yǔzhòu yùnxíng de guīlǜ.The ancients believed that the Way of Heaven is the law of the universe's operation.
- 天道，。Tā xiāngxìn tiān dào chóu qín, zhǐyào nǔlì jiù huì yǒu hǎo jiéguǒ.He believes that Heaven rewards diligence, and as long as you work hard, you will get good results.
- 天道。Zhè bù xiǎoshuō tàntǎo le tiān dào yǔ rénxīn de guānxì.This novel explores the relationship between the Way of Heaven and the human heart.
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