Triple
T2648082
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Terence Tao |
E53830
|
entity |
| Predicate | familyName |
P18
|
FINISHED |
| Object |
Tao
Tao is a Chinese surname shared by numerous individuals, including the renowned mathematician Terence Tao.
|
E286290
|
NE FINISHED |
How this triple was built (4 steps)
Every LLM step that produced this triple, in pipeline order — named-entity classification, the disambiguation choices (the exact options shown, with the pick highlighted), and the generated description. The batch + timestamp of each is in the Provenance table below.
NER
Named-entity recognition
gpt-5-mini
Instruction
Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).
Input
Phrase: Tao | Statement: [Terence Tao, familyName, Tao]
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Tao Context triple: [Terence Tao, familyName, Tao]
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A.
Yami (Tao)
Yami (Tao) is an Austronesian language spoken by the Tao people of Orchid Island, Taiwan, known for its distinct phonology and close relation to the Batanic languages of the Philippines.
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B.
Xuan Dieu
Xuan Dieu is a popular street and neighborhood in Hanoi’s Tay Ho District, known for its lakeside views, expatriate community, and vibrant mix of cafes, restaurants, and shops.
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C.
Taoism
Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centered on living in harmony with the Tao, emphasizing naturalness, simplicity, and spiritual cultivation.
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D.
Teo-Swa
Teo-Swa is an alternative name for the Teochew language and people, a Southern Min Chinese group originating from the Chaoshan region of eastern Guangdong, China.
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E.
Zhenwu
Zhenwu is a powerful Taoist deity associated with the north, martial protection, and spiritual cultivation, especially revered in Chinese religious and martial traditions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NEDg
Description generation
gpt-5.1
Instruction
Generate a one-sentence description of the target entity. You are given a context triple in the form (subject, predicate, object), where the object is the target entity. # Instructions Use the triple to infer relevant information about the entity. Describe the entity based on what is most defining, well-known. Avoid repeating the information from the triple, unless really essential. # Response Format Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the target entity]"
Input
Entity: Tao Triple: [Terence Tao, familyName, Tao]
Generated description
Tao is a Chinese surname shared by numerous individuals, including the renowned mathematician Terence Tao.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Tao Target entity description: Tao is a Chinese surname shared by numerous individuals, including the renowned mathematician Terence Tao.
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A.
Yami (Tao)
Yami (Tao) is an Austronesian language spoken by the Tao people of Orchid Island, Taiwan, known for its distinct phonology and close relation to the Batanic languages of the Philippines.
-
B.
Xuan Dieu
Xuan Dieu is a popular street and neighborhood in Hanoi’s Tay Ho District, known for its lakeside views, expatriate community, and vibrant mix of cafes, restaurants, and shops.
-
C.
Taoism
Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centered on living in harmony with the Tao, emphasizing naturalness, simplicity, and spiritual cultivation.
-
D.
Teo-Swa
Teo-Swa is an alternative name for the Teochew language and people, a Southern Min Chinese group originating from the Chaoshan region of eastern Guangdong, China.
-
E.
Zhenwu
Zhenwu is a powerful Taoist deity associated with the north, martial protection, and spiritual cultivation, especially revered in Chinese religious and martial traditions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Provenance (5 batches)
The batch behind each pipeline step, in order, with when it ran. Timestamps are batch-level — stages were processed in waves, so the object chain (NER → NED1 → NEDg → NED2) reads in order, but predicate / elicitation batches can sit in a different wave.
| Step | Stage | Batch ID | Status | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creating | Elicitation | batch_69ab495e192081909c77b622e8e7e15a |
completed | March 6, 2026, 9:38 p.m. |
| NER | Named-entity recognition | batch_69abd91b4b3c81908571e85a1621dfc5 |
completed | March 7, 2026, 7:51 a.m. |
| NED1 | Entity disambiguation (via context triple) | batch_69af98c944548190a8dbe9b81045e97b |
completed | March 10, 2026, 4:06 a.m. |
| NEDg | Description generation | batch_69af99fcd7348190b7e99d58ce9c363a |
completed | March 10, 2026, 4:11 a.m. |
| NED2 | Entity disambiguation (via description) | batch_69af9a5938b48190820f37f2e2280438 |
completed | March 10, 2026, 4:13 a.m. |
Created at: March 6, 2026, 9:53 p.m.