LookItUpzen
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /zɛn/ · UK /zen/
zen means: Very calm, free from worry, and able to understand or handle things wisely.
adjective
Very calm, free from worry, and able to understand or handle things wisely.
- She seems very zen today.
- He stayed zen while everyone else panicked.
- I wish I could be so zen about delays.
noun
An approach to an activity based on simplicity and a natural understanding rather than detailed plans or fixed goals.
- He calls his approach the zen of cooking.
- The zen of painting means trusting your hand and letting go.
- She found a kind of zen in making bread without a recipe.
Questions about zen
What does zen mean?
Very calm, free from worry, and able to understand or handle things wisely.
What is zen in other languages?
Türkçe: sakin · Español: tranquilo · Français: zen · Deutsch: gelassen · Italiano: sereno · 日本語: 穏やかな
How do you pronounce zen?
In American English /zɛn/; in British English /zen/.
How do you use zen in a sentence?
She seems very zen today. He stayed zen while everyone else panicked.
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