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Tao

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Tao /taʊ, daʊ/ noun [uncountable]  RPRRthe natural force that unites all things in the universe, according to Taoism 〔道家学说中的〕道
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TaoA $ 5 donation is requested, with food provided by Caf Magritte and Tao of Foods.Ryan helps the warriors save Tao by helping them put their powers together, using the book.Witness the Sing Tao Publishing Group.Therefore the one who follows the Tao does not rely on them.This is not like the Tao, and that which is not Tao-like will soon cease.But in this one the Tao was at war with itself.The way of their alternations through all things is the Way of all things, the Tao.
Origin Tao (1700-1800) Chinese dao way
Tao nounChinese
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Tao
Tao /taʊ, daʊ/ noun [uncountable]
 Date: 1700-1800
 Language: Chinese
 Origin: dao 'way'
the natural force that unites all things in the universe, according to Taoism