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罩 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
罩 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
罩 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
罩 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
罩 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
罩 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
罩 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
罩 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
罩 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
罩 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
罩 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

罩 Stroke Order — How to Write 罩

Stroke Order

罩 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 罒, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

罩 Radical and Character Components

Components:罒卓

罩 is a phono-semantic compound: 罒 (net) carries the meaning, while 卓 indicates the sound.

Radical: 罒 + 8 more strokes

罩 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhào

Meanings of 罩 in Chinese

1

zhào罩

To cover; a cover or shield for an object; a protective garment.
大雾笼罩着整个城市。
Heavy fog enveloped the entire city.
A bamboo cage used for catching fish or raising poultry like chickens and ducks.
农民伯伯用竹子编了一个鸡罩
The farmer wove a chicken coop from bamboo.

Common Words and Phrases with 罩

1
zhào罩kù裤
Overalls or overtrousers, worn over regular clothes for protection against bad weather or dirt.
在湿滑的泥地里工作时,他穿上厚实的罩裤以保护里面的衣物不被弄脏。
When working in the wet, muddy ground, he put on thick overtrousers to protect his clothes underneath from getting dirty.
2
zhào罩miàn面
The top facing is the last decorative piece of leather or fabric covering the upper part of a shoe's lining, often featuring the maker's trademark.
这双运动鞋的罩面采用了柔软的透气材料,确保穿着舒适。
The topline facing of these sports shoes uses soft, breathable material, ensuring comfortable wear.
3
zhào罩páo袍
A loose, often shapeless outer robe or gown, typically worn by women.
剧中的女演员穿着华丽的罩袍,显得格外优雅。
The actress in the play wore a magnificent outer robe, appearing exceptionally elegant.
4
zhào罩péng棚
An awning or shed built over a gateway or in a courtyard.
我们在院子里搭了一个罩棚,这样夏天可以在下面乘凉。
We built a canopy in the yard so we could cool off under it in the summer.
5
zhào罩qún裙
A short skirt, also known as a tunic, often cut integrally with the main body of a garment and featuring a belt or fitted waist.
她喜欢那件上面有精致刺绣的罩裙,穿上显得格外俏丽
She likes that apron-like skirt with delicate embroidery on it, which makes her look especially pretty.
6
zhào罩shān衫
A loose-fitting garment worn over other clothes for protection or warmth, similar to an overall or a cover-up.
她选择了一件带有精致刺绣的白色罩衫,搭配牛仔裤显得既时尚又休闲
She chose a white blouse with delicate embroidery, which looked both stylish and casual when paired with jeans.
7
zhào罩yī衣
A protective outer garment worn over other clothes, often for work.
小明画画的时候喜欢穿一件罩衣,以免弄脏衣服。
Xiao Ming likes to wear a smock when painting to avoid getting his clothes dirty.
8
zhào罩zǐ子
A cover or casing used to protect or decorate an object.
为了防止灰尘,她给相机套上了一个防尘罩子
To prevent dust, she put a dust cover on the camera.

More words with 罩

  • lǒng笼zhào罩envelop, shroud
  • chuáng床zhào罩bedspread, bed cover
  • wǎng网zhào罩A cover made of net or mesh.
  • yù浴zhào罩Shower cap
  • zhōng钟zhào罩Bell jar
  • nǎi奶zhào罩bra
  • páo袍zhào罩ér儿robe cover, garment bag
  • kǒu口zhào罩mask, face mask
  • dēng灯zhào罩lampshade, light shade
  • fáng防chén尘zhào罩dust cover, protective cover
  • lǒng笼zhào罩zài在covered by, shrouded in
  • jī鸡zhào罩chicken cloche, chicken cover
  • rǔ乳zhào罩bra, brassiere
  • zhú竹zhào罩bamboo cover, bamboo shade
  • shā沙fā发zhào罩sofa cover, slipcover

Idioms with 罩

  • yún云mí迷wù雾zhào罩clouds obscure, fog shrouds
  • huáng黄fēng风wù雾zhào罩act recklessly and irresponsibly

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Questions about 罩

What does 罩 mean in Chinese?

罩 (zhào) means “To cover” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 罩?

罩 is pronounced zhào in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 罩 have?

罩 has 13 strokes.

How do you write 罩?

罩 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 罒. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 罩?

The radical of 罩 is 罒, and 罩 is a phono-semantic compound.

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