transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdau̇, ˈtau̇ ]
noun
Etymology: Chinese (Beijing) dào, literally, way
Date: 1736
1.
a. : the unconditional and unknowable source and guiding principle of all reality as conceived by Taoists
b. : the process of nature by which all things change and which is to be followed for a life of harmony
2. often not capitalized : the path of virtuous conduct as conceived by Confucians
3. often not capitalized : the art or skill of doing something in harmony with the essential nature of the thing
the Tao of archery