照
Meaning:
to shine, to reflect, to illuminate
HSK 3
Frequency:
#4310
Pinyin:
zhào
Strokes:
13
Radical:
灬
How to Write 照 - 13 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "照" in Chinese
The Chinese character 照 (zhào) means "to shine, to reflect, to illuminate". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 13 strokes. Common words containing 照 include: L照, 仿照, 依照.
📚 Words and Phrases with 照
Common words containing this character
L照
nude picture (from 裸照[luo3 zhao4])
HSK 2
仿照
to imitate
HSK 2
依照
according to; in light of
HSK 2
光照
illumination
HSK 2
剧照
photo taken during a theatrical production
HSK 2
参照
to consult a reference
HSK 2
反照
reflection
HSK 2
合照
group photo
HSK 2
执照
license; permit
HSK 2
夕照
glow of the setting sun
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: fire
Semantic component: 灬
Phonetic component: 昭
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "照"?
- The pinyin is zhào
- How many strokes does "照" have?
- It has 13 strokes
- What does "照" mean?
- to shine, to reflect, to illuminate
- What is the radical of "照"?
- The radical is "灬"