tao

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun an adherent of any branch of Taoism
  2. noun the ultimate principle of the universe

Etymology

From the Wade–Giles romanization of the Mandarin pronunciation of Chinese 道 (tao⁴).

In classic literature

Synonyms

Taoist

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