Tao Definition

dou, tou
noun
In Chinese philosophy and religion, esp. in Taoism, the central or organizing principle of the universe, moral life, etc.
Webster's New World
In Confucianism, the right manner of human activity and virtuous conduct seen as stemming from universal criteria and ideals governing right, wrong, and other categories of existence.
American Heritage
The governing creative principle of an art, craft, or other purposeful activity.
The Tao of fashion design.
Webster's New World

(Confucianism) The way or path to be followed.

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Origin of Tao

  • Mandarin dào way, Tao from Middle Chinese tfiaw`

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Sinitic 道 (dào; Wade-Giles tao) "˜way, path'.

    From Wiktionary

Tao Sentence Examples

  • The Chinese conception of the Shin under the name of Shin-to (Chinese tao) or " spirits'-way " profoundly influenced Japanese thought from the 6th century A.D.

  • Koh Tao is much quieter and extremely popular with divers and watersports enthusiasts.

  • The first thing that beginners are shown is the first form, the siu lim Tao.

  • The first thing that beginners are shown is the first form, the siu lim tao.

  • Considered to be a mystic of deep wisdom Lao Tzu worked in the Imperial Archives, the library of the emperor.Just before retiring Tzu wrote his only known book, the Tao Te Ching, a collection of 81 reflections and short poems.

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