Expansion: In ancient times, the word "Taoist" could refer to ordinary people who studied Taoism and served it. It is a general term for people who study Taoism, but it does not refer entirely to Taoist believers. After the Song Dynasty, Taoist priests gradually became proper nouns of Taoist clergy. Taoism believes in Taoism and emphasizes the spiritual level and the concept of practice, which also plays a certain role in folk beliefs and cultural inheritance. Taoist priests usually carry out various rituals, spells and other activities to help people exorcise evil spirits, keep peace and pray.

Taoist priests also explore wisdom and skills such as meditation, health preservation and longevity in their own practice. For example, they study Neidan, and through meditation, rest, deep breathing and other methods, regulate the interior of the body and improve physical and mental health. Moreover, Taoist culture has also influenced the philosophy, literature, science and technology in the history of China, such as Lao Zi's Tao Te Ching, Zhuangzi's Happy Journey and other books, and the inventions of peasant uprisings, clocks and watches by Zhang Jiao and others are all related to Taoism.