Tao.
In Taoism, The Way, specifically the transcendental basis of nature and, and/or the ideal way to live one's life.
Meaning & usage
In Taoism, The Way, specifically the transcendental basis of nature and, and/or the ideal way to live one's life.
Where this word comes from
From the Wade–Giles romanization of Mandarin 道 (Dào, literally “The Way”): Tao⁴.
A unisex given name from Mandarin.
A surname from Mandarin.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Mandarin 陶 (Táo).
an Austronesian ethnic group native to Orchid Island (Lanyu) of Lanyu, Taitung County, Taiwan
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Yami Tao (“the Tao/Yami language”), from Yami tao (“human; person”), from Proto-Philippine *tau, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tau, from Proto-Austronesian *Cau. Compare Ibatan tawo, Tagalog tao, Ilocano tao.
a historical region of Georgia (country)
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Georgian ტაო (ṭao).
Alternative form of tao (“art or skill in harmony with essential nature”).
Where this word comes from
From the Wade–Giles romanization of Mandarin 道 (Dào, literally “The Way”): Tao⁴.
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