This Chinese character "Dao" means Tao, Taoism.

道教的“道”(Dào)是指一种哲学或精神信仰。它的基本思想是人和自然之间应该保持和谐、平衡和融合,达到了解自然的真正本质和宇宙之道。在道教的信仰中,人们经常讨论无为、道德经、五行、炼丹等话题,旨在通过修炼和提高个人修为,进一步领略和实践道教理念,达到身心合一的境界。

The five elements

The “Dao” (Dào) in Taoism refers to a kind of philosophy or spiritual belief. Its basic idea is that there should be harmony, balance and integration between people and nature, to understand the true nature of nature and the way of the universe. In the belief of Taoism, people often discuss topics such as non-action, the Tao Te Ching, the five elements, alchemy, etc., in order to further understand and practice Taoist ideas, and achieve a state of unity of body and mind through cultivation and personal improvement.