Laozi

Alternative forms

• Laosi
• Lao Tse
• Lao Tu
• Lao-Tzu
• Lao-Tsu
• Laotze
• Lao Zi
• Laocius

Origin

Pinyin romanisation of the Chinese 老子 (Lǎo Zǐ).

Full definition of Laozi

Proper noun

1. An influential Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism who lived 604-c 531 bc