COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 诏 is built
Traditional etymology note: To issue 讠 a decree 召; 召 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 诏 (zhào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(literary) to admonish
zhàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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zhào
诏
(literary) to admonish
Common words
zhào
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(literary) to admonish
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 诏
Say “zhào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
zhào
(literary) to admonish
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 诏?
诏 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 诏 (zhào) mean?
诏 (zhào) means (literary) to admonish.
What is the radical of 诏?
The radical of 诏 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.