道可道非
常
常cháng
means “constant”
or “persistent”
So now we have 道dào 可kě 道dào 非fēi 常cháng…
道 可 道 非 常
“way” “can” “speak” “is not” “constant”
the way that can be spoken of is not the constant…
is not the constant what!?
i’m so gosh-darn excited to see what comes next…