what does it mean the word "tao"?

Question

have a friend that his nickname is "the tao of George"

Answer 1

way or path

Answer 2

The word tao is not in the dictionary I have, but the word taoism is. Taoism means a princial philosophy and system of religion of China based upon the teachings of Lao-tse in the 6th century. Don't know how that relates to
"the tao of George"???

Answer 3

Random House Webster's Unabridged dictionary says:

1. (in philosophical Taoism) that in virtue of which all things happen or exist.
2. the rational basis of human activity or conduct.
3. a universal, regarded as an ideal attained to a greater or lesser degree by those embodying it.

Now, why your friend's nickname is "tao of George is something only he can answer!

Answer 4

Tao meanings

1. In Taoism, the basic, eternal principle of the universe that transcends reality and is the source of being, non-being, and change.
2. In Confucianism, the right manner of human activity and virtuous conduct seen as stemming from universal criteria and ideals governing right, wrong, and other categories of existence.

Answer 5

tao means everything means the river go back to the ocean means tsunami means sunset means an empty pot means a primitive sound means earth and sky tao is a way of the life between death's impermanence