道
dào
I n.
road; path
II m.
1) for rivers/topics/etc.
2) for a course (of food); a streak (of light); etc.
III v.
1) say; speak; talk (introducing direct quote, novel style)
常言道 as the saying goes
他说道: “…” He said: “...”
2) think; suppose
IV b.f.
1) channel
2) way; reason; principle
3) doctrine
4) Daoism
5) line
6) hist. district; circuit
7) canal; passage; tube
8) say (polite words) (道谢)