🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Caminho

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kaˈmĩɲu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
/doʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O caminho do chá é uma forma de arte."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A way, path, or method, often used in the context of a discipline or philosophy.

    "In martial arts, practitioners follow the dō to achieve mastery and self-discipline."
  2. 2

    A term used in various Japanese arts to denote a way of life or a path of practice.

    "The tea ceremony is considered a dō, emphasizing harmony and respect."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'dō' originates from the Japanese language, derived from the Sino-Japanese reading of the character 道, which means 'way' or 'path'. It has been used in various contexts, including martial arts and philosophy, to denote a way of life or a discipline.

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