Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Tao Kangxi strokes: 10 Page 622, Entry 03 Pronounced tao. As defined in the Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen), a river originating in Lintao, Longxi, flowing northeast into the Yellow River. Also, the name of a river. As recorded in the Book of Han (Hanshu), Geography Treatise, there is a Taoyang County in Lingling Commandery. As stated in the Commentary on the Water Classic (Shuijingzhu), the Tao River originates from the great mountains southwest of Taoyang County. Also, the name of a river located in the territory of Jin. As recorded in the Zuo Tradition (Zuozhuan), Year 1 of Duke Zhao, he drained the Fen and Tao rivers and built barriers in the great marshes to settle the Taiyuan region. Also, a place name. As recorded in the Zuo Tradition (Zuozhuan), Year 27 of Duke Zhuang, the Duke met with the Earl of Qi and Lady Ji at Tao. The commentary notes that Tao was a place in the state of Lu. In Year 8 of Duke Xi, there was a covenant at Tao. The commentary notes that Tao was a place in the state of Cao. Also, to wash or purify. As recorded in the Book of the Later Han (Hou Hanshu), Biography of Chen Yuan, it refers to washing away the confusion and troubles of scholars. The commentary notes this is similar to washing. Also, to wash one's face or hands. As recorded in the Book of Documents (Shangshu), Gu Ming, the King then washed his face with water. The commentary notes that Tao means to rinse. The authoritative interpretation states that washing the hands is called tao. Also, pronounced tao. The meaning is the same. Also, pronounced yao. The name of a lake. According to the Record of Local Customs (Fengtuji), there is a Tao Lake to the west of Yangxian County. Also, pronounced dao. The name of a river. As recorded in the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Annals of Emperor Gaozu, the Han generals separately attacked the army of Ying Bu north and south of the Tao River. Also, pronounced zhao. The meaning is the same.