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无为
Wú Wéi
Literal: Non-Action
TCM & PhilosophyMeaning
Effortless action — not laziness, but acting in perfect alignment with the natural flow so that no force is wasted. Like water finding its path downhill without struggle. The highest form of skill appears effortless.
Usage Example
“The master calligrapher moves the brush with wu wei — no hesitation, no correction.”