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Dao
Dao, Dão or DAO may refer to: * Tao (Chinese: "The Way" 道), a philosophical concept * Dao (Chinese sword) (刀), a type of Chinese sword * Dao (Naga sword), a weapon and a tool of Naga people People and language * Yao people, a minority ethnic group of Vietnam * Dao language (Papuan), Indonesia * Dao language (China) * Dao (surname) (Đào), a Vietnamese surname * Dao (''Dungeons & Dragons''), a type of genie in the game ''Dungeons & Dragons'' * Dão (footballer) (born 1984), Brazilian football defender Places * Dao (country subdivision) (Dào), historical political divisions in China translated as "circuits" * Dao (state), a historical state during the Zhou dynasty * Dao, Capiz, Philippines * Dao County, in Yongzhou, Hunan, China * Dão DOC, a wine region in Portugal * Dão River, a river in Portugal Science and technology Biology * D-amino acid oxidase, a peroxisomal enzyme * Diamine oxidase, an enzyme also known as histaminase involved in the metabolism of histamine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dao (Chinese Sword)
''Dao'' (pronunciation: , English approximation: , Chinese: 刀; pinyin: ''dāo'') are single-edged Chinese swords, primarily used for slashing and chopping. The most common form is also known as the Chinese sabre, although those with wider blades are sometimes referred to as Chinese broadswords. In China, the dao is considered one of the four traditional weapons, along with the '' gun'' (stick or staff), '' qiang'' (spear), and the ''jian'' (double-edged sword), called in this group "The General of Weapons". Name In Chinese, the word can be applied to ''any'' weapon with a single-edged blade and usually refers to knives. Because of this, the term is sometimes translated as knife or Nonetheless, within Chinese martial arts and in military contexts, the larger "sword" versions of the ''dao'' are usually intended. General characteristics While dao have varied greatly over the centuries, most single-handed dao of the Ming period and later and the modern swords based on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The DAO (organization)
The DAO, whose logo featured a capital letter Đ, was a digital decentralized autonomous organization and a form of investor-directed venture capital fund. After launching in April 2016 via a token sale, it became one of the largest crowdfunding campaigns in history. The DAO had an objective to provide a new decentralized business model for organizing both commercial and non-profit enterprises. It was instantiated on the Ethereum blockchain and had no conventional management structure or board of directors. The code of the DAO is open-source. In June 2016, users exploited a vulnerability in The DAO code to enable them to siphon off one-third of The DAO's funds to a subsidiary account. The Ethereum community controversially decided to hard-fork the Ethereum blockchain to restore approximately all funds to the original contract. This split the Ethereum blockchain into two branches, each with its own cryptocurrency, where the original unforked blockchain continued as Eth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dracontomelon Dao
''Dracontomelon dao'', the Argus pheasant-tree, is a tree in the family Anacardiaceae, native to tropical Asia. Description ''Dracontomelon dao'' grows as a tropical canopy tree distinguished mostly by its height (reaching up to about ), for its greyish-brown trunk which is branchless up to about , and for its narrow buttresses which can reach up its trunk up to high. The species name is taken from the tree's name in Filipino. Distribution and habitat ''Dracontomelon dao'' is found in the tropical forests of: peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, the Philippines, Java, the Lesser Sunda Islands, Sulawesi, the Maluku Islands, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, the south Andaman Islands, the Nicobar Islands, eastern India, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. The species also occurs in southern China and Fiji. Uses Medicinal uses A decoction from the stem of the Lamyo is drunk by the Ayta people of Bataan as a treatment for wound infections. Use in decoration The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dao (Naga Sword)
''Dao'' is the sword of the Naga people and Mizo people of Northeastern India, mainly in the Indian states of Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur and Assam. The sword, with its wooden hilt, and unique square form is used for digging as well as used in historical warfares. In modern times, it is generally used for cutting meat and wood. Form The ''dao'' broadsword can be found in Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Assam in the northeastern region of India where the Naga people and Mizo people live. The dao has a thick and heavy form, which varies in length from to . The unique design of this long backsword is that, instead of a point, the tip of the sword is a bevel which creates the appearance of a squarish shape. This form is also found in the Burmese dha, which is derived from the dao. The form of the dao was first adopted by the Kachin people. From here the form would evolve to the more elongated dha. The blade of the Dao is almost straight, with a very minimal curv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dão River
Dão () is a Portuguese river that originates in the plateau regions of Trancoso-Aguiar da Beira in the Eirado parish, Aguiar da Beira Municipality, Guarda District, and varies between in elevation. It flows in a general northeast–southwest direction, passing through Barragem de Fagilde and crosses or demarcates the limits of the councils of Aguiar da Beira, Penalva do Castelo, Mangualde, Viseu, Carregal do Sal, Nelas, Tondela, and Santa Comba Dão. It empties into the Mondego River The Rio Mondego () or Mondego River is the longest river entirely within Portuguese territory. It has its source in Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal (i.e. excluding the Portuguese islands). It runs from the G ..., in the limits of the councils of Santa Comba Dão, Mortágua, and Penacova, after covering about . Its granite-sloped valley is situated in the " Região Demarcada do Dão", where the Vinho do Dão wines are produced. References Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yao People
The Yao people (its majority branch is also known as Mien; ; vi, người Dao) is a government classification for various minorities in China and Vietnam. They are one of the 55 officially recognised ethnic minorities in China and reside in the mountainous terrain of the southwest and south. They also form one of the 54 ethnic groups officially recognised by Vietnam. In China in the last census in 2000, they numbered 2,637,421 and in Vietnam census in 2019, they numbered 891,151. History Early history The origins of the Yao can be traced back 2000 years starting in Hunan. The Yao and Hmong were among the rebels during the Miao Rebellions against the Ming dynasty. As the Han Chinese expanded into South China, the Yao retreated into the highlands between Hunan and Guizhou to the north and Guangdong and Guangxi to the south, and stretching into Eastern Yunnan. Around 1890, the Guangdong government started taking action against Yao in Northwestern Guangdong. The first Chinese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dao (surname)
Dao is a surname in Canada, India, the Philippines, Hong Kong (R.China), mainland People's Republic of China, Singapore, Scotland, UK, Portugal, Native American Indian, and Vietnam Persons with the surname * Đào Cam Mộc, imperial official involved in overthrow of the Early Lê dynasty and the installation of Lý Thái Tổ * Đào Đình Luyện, a former Chief of Staff in the Vietnam People's Army * Đào Duy Từ, a 17th-century poet * Đào Văn Phong, a soccer player * Julie C. Dao, Vietnamese-American author * Chloe Dao, American fashion designer and winner of the second season of reality TV show ''Project Runway ''Project Runway'' is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on December 1, 2004. The series focuses on fashion design. The contestants compete with each other to create the best clothes and are restricted by time, mater ....'' * David Dao, passenger involved on United Express Flight 3411 incident References {{Reflist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dao, Capiz
Dao, officially the Municipality of Dao ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Dao''; tl, Bayan ng Dao), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,842 people. Dao is from Roxas City. History Dao was incorporated as a municipality following the founding of Capiz Province in 1901. It was invaded by the Japanese 41st Infantry Regiment as part of their Panay operation on 16 April 1942. In 1957, the barrio of Nasuli-B was renamed to Santo Tomas. Geography Barangays Dao is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Dao, Capiz, was 33,842 people, with a density of . Economy Culture Attractions Dao has sites that are well known among natives and are tourist spots alike. These include: * Sto. Tomas de Villanueva - local parish church * Lolets Eco Park - a natural park with a resort Festivities The people of Dao celebrate festivals, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dao County
Dao County () is a county in Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Yongzhou prefecture-level City. Located on the southern margin of the province, it is adjacent to the northeastern border of Guangxi. The county borders to the northeast by Shuangpai County, to the east by Ningyuan County, to the south by Jianghua County, to the southwest by Jiangyong County, to the northwest and the north by Guanyang and Quanzhou Counties of Guangxi. Dao County covers , as of 2015, It had a registered population of 802,800 and a resident population of 624,600.the population of Dao County in 2015, according to the Statistical Communiqué of Dao County on the 2015 National Economic and Social Development - (2015年道县国民经济和社会发展统计公报)yzcity.gov.cno The county has 11 towns, four townships and 7 subdistricts under its jurisdiction, the county seat is Lianxi ().the divisions of Dao County in 2015, according to the result on adjustment of township-leve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Double Action Only
A trigger is a mechanism that actuates the function of a ranged weapon such as a firearm, airgun, crossbow, or speargun. The word may also be used to describe a switch that initiates the operation of other non-shooting devices such as a trap, a power tool or a quick release. A small amount of energy applied to the trigger leads to the release of much more energy. Most triggers use a small flattened lever (called the ''trigger blade'') depressed by the index finger, but some weapons such as the M2 Browning machine gun or the Iron Horse TOR ("thumb-operated receiver") use a push-button-like thumb-actuated trigger design, and others like the Springfield Armory M6 Scout use a squeeze-bar trigger similar to the "ticklers" on medieval European crossbows. Although the word "trigger" technically implies the entire mechanism (known as the ''trigger group''), colloquially it is usually used to refer specifically to the trigger blade. Most firearm triggers are "single-action", mean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dao (Dungeons & Dragons)
This is the list of ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' 2nd edition monsters, an important element of that role-playing game. This list only includes monsters from official ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' 2nd Edition supplements published by TSR, Inc. or Wizards of the Coast, not licensed or unlicensed third-party products such as video games or unlicensed ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' 2nd Edition manuals. __TOC__ Monsters in the 2nd edition ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' The second edition of the ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' game featured both a higher number of books of monsters and more extensive monster descriptions than both earlier and later editions, with usually one page in length. Next to a description, monster entries in this edition contained standardized sections covering combat, their habit and society, and their role in the eco-system. While later editions gave the various creatures all the attributes which player characters had, 2nd edition only listed intel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dao (country Subdivision)
A circuit ( or ) was a historical political division of China and is a historical and modern administrative unit in Japan. The primary level of administrative division of Korea under the Joseon and in modern North and South Korea employs the same Chinese character as the Chinese and Japanese divisions but, because of its relatively greater importance, is usually translated as province instead. China Circuits originated in China during the Han dynasty and were used as a lower-tier administrative division, comparable to the county (, also translated as "districts"). They were used only in the fringes of the empire, which were either inhabited primarily by non-Han Chinese peoples or too geographically isolated from the rest of the Han centers of power. The system fell into disuse after the collapse of the Western Jin dynasty. The administrative division was revived in 627 when Tang Emperor Taizong made it the highest level administrative division and subdivided China into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
