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tao
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Tao (name) means In Taoism, the fundamental principle underlying and unifying the universe, and the natural way of living in harmony with it. Example: “Taoist teachings encourage followers to live in accordance with the Tao.”
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In Taoism, the fundamental principle underlying and unifying the universe, and the natural way of living in harmony with it.
"Taoist teachings encourage followers to live in accordance with the Tao."
How to use tao
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe central concept in Taoism — the natural order or "way" of the universe.
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Etymology
From the Chinese word dao, meaning "way" or "path", romanised using the older Wade-Giles system.
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What does “tao” mean?
The word “tao” means in Taoism, the fundamental principle underlying and unifying the universe, and the natural way of living in harmony with it. In plain terms, the central concept in Taoism — the natural order or "way" of the universe.
How do you pronounce “tao”?
“Tao” is pronounced dow (/daʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tao” in a sentence?
Here is “tao” used in a sentence: “Taoist teachings encourage followers to live in accordance with the Tao.”
What part of speech is “tao”?
“Tao” is a name.
Where does the word “tao” come from?
The word “tao” comes from Chinese. From the Chinese word dao, meaning "way" or "path", romanised using the older Wade-Giles system.
Is “tao” a common word?
“Tao” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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