Definitions
(noun)
road; path; way
(noun)
principle; truth; morality; reason
(noun)
method; skill; way of doing something
(verb)
to say; to speak
(noun)
Dao (in Daoism)
(particle)
measure word for long and narrow objects
About
The character "道" is structurally composed of the walking radical "辶" and the component "首", meaning head, which together suggest the idea of a path or way that one heads along. Etymologically, this combination reflects its original meaning of a physical road or route. Over centuries, the semantic range of "道" broadened significantly, acquiring abstract connotations such as a method, principle, or moral doctrine, most notably embodying the central concept of the Way in Daoist philosophy. While its graphic form has remained stable in standard script, the conceptual evolution from a tangible to an intangible referent marks its historical development.
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Example Sentences Hide
我知道这条路。
这条道路很宽。
你说得有道理。
他向我道歉了。
新闻报道很重要。
这道菜味道很好。
请换一个电视频道。
卫星轨道计算复杂。