Tao

Tao  (dou, tou)

n.

1. In Taoism, the basic, eternal principle of the universe that transcends reality and is the source of being, non-being, and change.

2. 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.

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[Chinese (Mandarin) dào, way.]

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Tao [taʊ]

n (in the philosophy of Taoism)

1. (Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) that in virtue of which all things happen or exist

2. (Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) the rational basis of human conduct

3. (Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) the course of life and its relation to eternal truth

[Chinese, literally: path, way]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Tao - an adherent of any branch of Taoism Taoist Taoism - religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu Taoism - a Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism adherent, disciple - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
	2.	Tao - the ultimate principle of the universe principle - a basic truth or law or assumption; "the principles of democracy" Daoism, Taoism - philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events

Translations

Tao [taʊ] N → Tao m