凿
Meaning:
chisel; to bore, to pierce
HSK 3
Frequency:
#594
Pinyin:
záo
Strokes:
12
Radical:
凵
How to Write 凿 - 12 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "凿" in Chinese
The Chinese character 凿 (záo) means "chisel; to bore, to pierce". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 12 strokes. Common words containing 凿 include: 枘凿, 榫凿, 确凿.
📚 Words and Phrases with 凿
Common words containing this character
枘凿
incompatible (abbr. for 方枘圓鑿|方枘圆凿[fang1 rui4 yuan2 zao2])
HSK 2
榫凿
mortise chisel
HSK 2
确凿
definite
HSK 2
穿凿
to bore a hole
HSK 2
凿井
to dig a well
HSK 2
凿子
chisel
HSK 2
开凿
to cut (a canal, tunnel, well etc)
HSK 2
圆凿方枘
see 方枘圓鑿|方枘圆凿[fang1 rui4 yuan2 zao2]
HSK 4
妄生穿凿
a forced analogy (idiom); to jump to an unwarranted conclusion
HSK 4
方枘圆凿
lit. like a square peg in a round hole (idiom)
HSK 4
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A drill 丵 making a hole 凵
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "凿"?
- The pinyin is záo
- How many strokes does "凿" have?
- It has 12 strokes
- What does "凿" mean?
- chisel; to bore, to pierce
- What is the radical of "凿"?
- The radical is "凵"