Tao
See also: tao
English
Etymology
From the Wade-Giles romanization of Chinese 道 (dào, literally “The Way”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /daʊ/, /taʊ/
- Rhymes: -aʊ
Proper noun
Tao
- (Chinese philosophy) In Taoism, The Way, specifically the transcendental basis of nature and, and/or the ideal way to live one's life.
Translations
Chinese philosophical term
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Noun
Tao (countable and uncountable, plural Taos)
- Alternative form of tao (“art or skill in harmony with essential nature”)
References
- Tao at OneLook Dictionary Search
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