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dào

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English meaning

  • journey noun A trip from one place to another, especially a long one.
  • path noun A track or trail made for walking.
  • route noun The path or course taken to get from one place to another.
  • tao name In Taoism, the fundamental principle underlying and unifying the universe, and the natural way of living in harmony with it.
  • track noun A rough path or trail, often left by repeated use.
  • way noun A road, path, or route from one place to another.

Senses

道 is used for these senses in English:

  • Tao (Chinese, _, philosophy) In Taoism, The Way, specifically the transcendental basis of nature and, and/or the ideal way to live one's life.
  • journey (metaphorical) Any process or progression likened to a journey, especially one that involves difficulties or personal development.
  • path A course taken.
  • route A course or way which is traveled or passed.
  • track A road or other similar beaten path.
  • way A road, a direction, a (physical or conceptual) path from one place to another.

journey — full definition

  1. noun A trip from one place to another, especially a long one.
  2. noun A long process of change or development, often difficult, likened to travelling somewhere.
  3. verb To travel somewhere, especially over a distance.

path — full definition

  1. noun A track or trail made for walking.
  2. noun A course of action or direction taken in life or in a plan.
  3. noun In computing, the specific location of a file or folder within a directory structure.

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