COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 召 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 刀 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 召 (zhào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to call together
zhàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhào
召
to call together
Common words
zhào kāi
召开
to convene (a conference or meeting); to convoke; to call together
hào zhào
号召
to call; to appeal
zhào jí
召集
to convene; to call together
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 召
Say “zhào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
zhào kāi
to convene (a conference or meeting); to convoke; to call together
hào zhào
to call; to appeal
zhào jí
to convene; to call together
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 召?
召 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 召 (zhào) mean?
召 (zhào) means to call together.
What is the radical of 召?
The radical of 召 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.