Lao Tzu, an influential figure in ancient China, is recognized as the founder of Daoism (Taoism) and is traditionally credited with authoring the 'Tao Te Ching,' a fundamental text for Daoist philosophy.

Laozi shi Zhongguo gudai yī wèi yǒu yǐngxiǎnglì de rénwù, bèi rènwéi shì Dàojiao de chuàngshǐrén, chuántǒng shàng bèi rènwéi shì 'Dàodéjīng' de zuòzhě, zhè shì Dàojiao zhéxué de jīběn wénxiàn.

老子是中国古代一位有影响力的人物，被认为是道教的创始人，传统上被认为是《道德经》的作者，这是道教哲学的基本文献。

While there is debate about his historical existence and the details of his life, Lao Tzu is generally believed to have lived during the 6th century BCE, contemporaneously with Confucius.

Suīrán duìyú tā de lìshǐ cúnzài hé shēnghuó xìjié cúnzài zhēngyì, dàn yībān rènwéi Lǎozi shēnghuó zài gōngyuán qián 6 shìjì, yǔ Kǒngzǐ tóng yī shíqī.

虽然对于他的历史存在和生活细节存在争议，但一般认为老子生活在公元前6世纪，与孔子同一时期。

His teachings emphasize the importance of living in harmony with the Dao (Tao), which translates to 'the Way' — a fundamental principle that underlies the universe and guides moral behavior.

Tā de jiàoyì qiángdiào yǔ Dào (Tao) héxié shēnghuó de zhòngyàoxìng, 'Dào' fānyì wèi 'fāngshì' — yīgè gòuchéng yǔzhòu jīchǔ bìng zhǐdǎo dàodé xíngwéi de jīběn yuánzé.

他的教义强调与道（Tao）和谐生活的重要性，‘道’翻译为‘方式’——一个构成宇宙基础并指导道德行为的基本原则。

Lao Tzu's philosophy advocates for simplicity, humility, and compassion, promoting a life that is aligned with nature and the cyclical patterns of the world.

Lǎozi de zhéxué zhǔzhāng jiǎndān, qiānbēi hé tóngqíng, tíchàng yǔ zìrán hé shìjiè de xúnhuán móshì xiāng yīzhì de shēnghuó.

老子的哲学主张简单、谦卑和同情，提倡与自然和世界的循环模式相一致的生活。

He contrasts with Confucianism, which emphasizes social order and duty, by encouraging spontaneity and the relinquishing of desires.

Tā yǔ Rújiào xíngchéng duìbǐ, Rújiào qiángdiào shèhuì zhìxù hé zérèn, ér tā zé gǔlì zìfāxìng hé fàngqì yùwàng.

他与儒教形成对比，儒教强调社会秩序和责任，而他则鼓励自发性和放弃欲望。

The 'Tao Te Ching' articulates these ideas through poetic verses, providing guidance on governance, personal conduct, and the cultivation of virtue.

'Dàodéjīng' tōngguò shīyì de shījù chǎnshù zhèxiē sīxiǎng, wèi zhìlǐ, gèrén xíngwéi hé pǐndé xiūyǎng tígōng zhǐdǎo.

《道德经》通过诗意的诗句阐述这些思想，为治理、个人行为和品德修养提供指导。

Although little is known about his personal life, Lao Tzu's impact on Chinese culture, philosophy, and religion has been profound, influencing various schools of thought and practices, including Buddhism and Chinese medicine.

Suīrán duì tā de gèrén shēnghuó zhī zhī shèn shǎo, dàn Lǎozi duì Zhōngguó wénhuà, zhéxué hé zōngjiào de yǐngxiǎng shēnyuǎn, yǐngxiǎngle duō zhǒng sīxiǎng liúpài hé shíjiàn, bāokuò Fójiào hé Zhōngyī.

虽然对他的个人生活知之甚少，但老子对中国文化、哲学和宗教的影响深远，影响了多种思想流派和实践，包括佛教和中医。

His teachings remain relevant today, inspiring individuals to seek balance and understanding in their lives through the principles of Daoism.

Tā de jiàoyì zài jīntiān yīrán xiāngguān, jīlì rénmen tōngguò Dàojào de yuánzé zài shēnghuó zhōng xúnqiú pínghéng yǔ lǐjiě.

他的教义在今天依然相关，激励人们通过道教的原则在生活中寻求平衡与理解。