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Some Useful Terms in Classical Chinese Philosophy

1) Dào
Way/Path

2) Qì 
Matter – Force (& Vital Energy)

3) Tiān 
Heaven/Totality (often with Dí  "earth", i.e. "heaven & earth)

4) Wú 
Emptiness/Vacuity/Shadow

5) Xìng 
Nature/Character

6) Lǐ 
Reason/Principle (literally Texture or Grain)

7) Zhī 
Wisdom/To realize (sometimes with Yáng  "sun")

8) Mìng 
Destiny/Fate (also Command)

9) Chéng 
Integrity/Sincerity (& thus Creativity)

10) Dé 
Virtue/Power (also sometimes Courage)

11) Hé 
Harmony/Gentleness (literally Kindness)

12) Wén 
Cultivate (literally Embellish)