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How to pronounce “zen”
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Pronunciation guide for zen
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of zen with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Always Bring Your Whole Self (w/ Heather Havrilesky)
zen and be ambitious at the same time.
- Definition summary
- (religion) Synonym of enlightenment, particularly the kind acquired through Zen meditation.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce zen
Always Bring Your Whole Self (w/ Heather Havrilesky)

zen and be ambitious at the same time.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “zen”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (religion) Synonym of enlightenment, particularly the kind acquired through Zen meditation.
- An approach to instruction, understanding, or an activity similarly emphasizing simplicity and intuition rather than conventional thinking or fixation on goals.
- [Adjective]
- (religion) Alternative letter-case form of Zen: of or related to Zen Buddhism, particularly its focus on indirect teaching of wisdom through riddles and stories.
- (colloquial) Wise, displaying enlightenment or similar wisdom, insightful, unburdened and free of worries, extremely relaxed and capable.
Practice Nearby Words
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Similar Sounds
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