What does tao mean?
Tao means (Chinese philosophy and religion) Alternative letter-case form of Tao: the way of nature or way to live one's life..
Tao
/daʊ/ · name
Meaning
(Chinese philosophy and religion) Alternative letter-case form of Tao: the way of nature or way to live one's life..
Definitions by Sense
- (Chinese philosophy and religion) Alternative letter-case form of Tao: the way of nature or way to live one's life.
- (by extension) The art or skill of doing something in harmony with the essential nature of the thing.
- (historical, obsolete) Synonym of circuit: various administrative divisions of imperial and early Republican China.
Example Sentences
The tao of Lao Tzu was a cosmic tao, inner and unwritten, a tao of Nature, while the tao of Confucius was moral and written.
the tao of sex... the tao of the heart... the tao of integuments...
Synonyms for tao
Antonyms for tao
Related Words
Word Forms
- dao
- taos
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tao?
Common synonyms include zen, circuit, taoist.
What is the opposite of tao?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tao in a sentence?
The tao of Lao Tzu was a cosmic tao, inner and unwritten, a tao of Nature, while the tao of Confucius was moral and written.
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