In informal terms the difference between zin and zen
is that zin is zinfandel wine while zen is a philosophy of calm, reminiscent of that of the Buddhist denomination.
As an adjective Zen is
extremely relaxed and collected.
zin
English
Alternative forms
* Zin
Noun
(informal) Zinfandel wine
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zen
Alternative forms
* zen
Noun
(-)
(religion) A denomination of Buddhism elaborated in Japan.
(informal) A philosophy of calm, reminiscent of that of the Buddhist denomination.
Related terms
* Zenji
Usage notes
Usually capitalized in all senses, almost always when talking about the denomination proper (compare (Catholicism)), usually but less often when referring to a looser sense of the philosophy or calm: “That’s very zen.” versus “She studies Zen Buddhism.”
Adjective
(
en adjective)
(colloquial) Extremely relaxed and collected.
Anagrams
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