Đạo giáo
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗaːw˧˨ʔ zaːw˧˦]Huế [ʔɗaːw˨˩ʔ jaːw˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɗaːw˨˩˨ jaːw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Đạo giáo means Taoism.
Chinese characters: 道教 (道 “way” + 教 “religion”)
Meanings of Đạo giáo in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 道教, composed of 道 (“way”) and 教 (“religion”).
Frequently asked questions
What does Đạo giáo mean in English?
Đạo giáo (noun) means "Taoism".
How do you pronounce Đạo giáo?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗaːw˧˨ʔ zaːw˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗaːw˨˩˨ jaːw˦˥]. Tones: đạo — heavy tone (nặng), giáo — rising tone (sắc).
Is Đạo giáo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Đạo giáo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 道教.