Di (Chinese concept)

Di (Chinese: 地; pinyin: dì; Wade–Giles: ti; lit. 'earth') is one of the oldest Chinese terms for the earth and a key concept or figure in Chinese philosophy and religion. It is widely considered to be one of three powers (sāncái, 三才) which are Heaven, Earth, and Humanity (tiān-dì-rén, 天地人).^[1]

There is a significant belief in Taoism which focuses on tian, as well as the forces of di (earth) and water, which are held to be equally powerful,^[2] instead of earth and humanity.

^ World Religions: Eastern Traditions (2nd ed.). Don Mills, Ontario: Oxford University Press. 2002. p. 169. ISBN 0-19-541521-3. OCLC 46661540.
^ "Sanguan". Encyclopedia Britannica. 2010-02-03. Retrieved 2023-04-30.

[:10027-1] World Religions: Eastern Traditions (2nd ed.). Don Mills, Ontario: Oxford University Press. 2002. p. 169. ISBN 0-19-541521-3. OCLC 46661540.

[:1-2] "Sanguan". Encyclopedia Britannica. 2010-02-03. Retrieved 2023-04-30.

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Di (Chinese concept)

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