Chung Moo Doe

The Meaning Of Chung Moo Doe

The meaning of "Chung Moo Doe" is
"a way to develop mental and physical harmony,"
or
"(through practice) a way to develop harmony of the mind and body."

"CHUNG MOO DOE" -- Literal translations of "Chung Moo Doe" can include a simple definition of "True Military Way" or "True Martial Arts." If limited to simple abstract meanings it can also mean "Mind-Body-Way." However someone familiar with the basic principles of the East Asian philosophy of Yin and Yang will readily recognize that "mind and body" also represent the balance of harmony of nature.

Many Westerners more and more have been studying the languages of East Asia. In Oriental languages some people can only repeat literal definitions of words and phrases. Someone from East Asia who has at least a college education understands that besides the literal definitions, there are important abstract or derived meanings in the languages of East Asia.

"CHUNG" -- Some of the definitions of the word "Chung" are "true, right, correct, upright, straight, just at, adjust, principal, chief, January and whole." These definitions include primary, secondary and derived meanings of the word. Abstract meanings are derived from the basic word but have developed over time into distinct meanings of their own. The basic principle of "Chung" (true, right, correct) represents concepts only possible through rational thought. East Asian scholars recognize one abstract meaning of "Chung" to include "Mental" or "mind."

"MOO" -- Likewise definitions of "Moo" include "military (martial), warlike, fierce, firm, and violent." These are concepts of physical action. Abstract meanings of the word "MOO" include "physical" or "body."

"DOE" -- Definitions of the word "Doe" include "road, way, path, truth, principle and province."


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