噵 (dào) - An archaic variant of 道 (dào), meaning 'way',

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噵 · dào

An archaic variant of 道 (dào), meaning 'way', 'path', 'principle', 'to say', 'to speak'.

An archaic variant of 道 (dào), meaning 'way',

Usage highlights

The Great WayTo speak ofThe Way of HeavenMoral principleTo explain the way

Synonyms

  • 道— way, path, principle (standard form)
  • 路— road, path
  • 说— to speak, to say

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text used the character 噵 for 'way' (道).
  • He spoke (噵) of profound truths.
  • This is the fundamental principle (噵) of the universe.

Collocations

  • The Great Way(大噵)
  • To speak of(噵说)
  • The Way of Heaven(天噵)
  • Moral principle(德噵)
  • To explain the way(噵理)

Idioms

  • The Way that can be spoken is not the eternal Way(道可道非常道 - written with variant 噵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 噵 is a historical variant of the fundamental philosophical character 道, central to Daoism.
  • It appears in some classical texts and manuscripts, particularly those with variant character forms.
  • The character embodies the concept of 'the Way' - the natural order of the universe in Chinese philosophy.

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