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tao

/taʊ/

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noun

/taʊ/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее высший принцип вселенной в даосской философии, или последователь любой ветви даосизма.

A proper noun referring to the ultimate principle of the universe in Taoist philosophy, or an adherent of any branch of Taoism.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Adherent of TaoismC1formal

    A person who follows any branch of Taoism, a Chinese philosophical and religious tradition.

    ruПоследователь даосизма

    • The Tao seeks harmony with the natural world.
    • Many Tao practice meditation and simplicity.
    • He became a devoted Tao after studying ancient texts.
  2. Ultimate principle of the universeC1formal

    The fundamental, underlying principle of the universe in Taoist philosophy, representing the source of all existence and the natural order.

    ruДао

    • The Tao is often described as the way of nature.
    • Philosophers contemplate the Tao as the origin of all things.
    • In Taoism, the Tao is beyond words and concepts.

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Forms
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  • taos' possessive plural form
  • tao's possessive singular form