How to Say “Dao” in Vietnamese

Đạo
[ʔɗaːw˧˨ʔ]
Đạo is the Vietnamese term for the English phrase 'dao'.
The term refers to the fundamental principle of the universe as understood in Chinese philosophy and religion.

What does it mean word for word?

Literally, Đạo translates to 'the way', 'the path' or 'the principle' in a philosophical or spiritual sense.

Did you know?

  • If you mispronounce the tone of 'the way' in a conversation, you might accidentally say you are 'stealing' instead.
  • In Vietnamese, Đạo is used as a prefix to name various religions, such as Đạo Phật for Buddhism and Đạo Thiên Chúa for Christianity.
  • In traditional Vietnamese society, the concept of đạo is often linked to hiếu, the virtue of filial piety or respect for one's parents.

Examples in context

  • Bạn có thể cho mình mượn cái dao không?
    Can you lend me the knife?
  • Anh ấy đang cắt rau bằng con dao.
    He is cutting vegetables with a knife.
  • Ông ấy đang nghiên cứu về Đạo.
    He is studying the Dao.
  • Đạo là quy luật của tự nhiên.
    The Dao is the law of nature.
  • Mọi sự đều vận hành theo Đạo.
    Everything operates according to the Dao.

Example conversation

Hùng and Hương are discussing philosophy in a park.

  1. Hùng

    Hương, bạn có tin vào Đạo không?
    Hương, do you believe in the Dao?
  2. Hương

    Có, mình thấy nó rất sâu sắc.
    Yes, I find it very profound.
  3. Hùng

    Nó giúp mình bình yên hơn.
    It helps me feel more peaceful.
  4. Hương

    Đó chính là sức mạnh của Đạo.
    That is exactly the power of the Dao.

Sources

  • Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry đạo.
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