zen
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B2
/zɛn/
calm attentiveness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'zen' originates from Japanese, specifically the word '禅 (zen)', which is derived from the Chinese word '禪 (chán)', meaning 'meditation'.
Historical Evolution
'禪 (chán)' transformed into the Japanese word '禅 (zen)', and eventually became the modern English word 'zen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'meditation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a state of calm attentiveness'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of calm attentiveness in which one's actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort.
She achieved a state of zen while meditating.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45