COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 朝 is built
Traditional etymology note: 月 (moon) suggests the meaning, while 龺 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 朝 (cháo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
imperial or royal court
cháoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cháo / zhāo
朝
imperial or royal court
Common words
cháo dài
朝代
dynasty; reign (of a king)
wáng cháo
王朝
dynasty
yǒu cháo yí rì
有朝一日
one day; sometime in the future
zhāo qì péng bó
朝气蓬勃
full of youthful energy (idiom); vigorous; energetic; a bright spark
cháo sān mù sì
朝三暮四
lit. say three in the morning but four in the evening (idiom); to change sth that is already settled upon; indecisive; to blow hot and cold
zhāo xī xiāng chǔ
朝夕相处
to spend all one's time together (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 朝
Say “cháo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
cháo dài
dynasty; reign (of a king)
wáng cháo
dynasty
yǒu cháo yí rì
one day; sometime in the future
zhāo qì péng bó
full of youthful energy (idiom); vigorous; energetic; a bright spark
cháo sān mù sì
lit. say three in the morning but four in the evening (idiom); to change sth that is already settled upon; indecisive; to blow hot and cold
zhāo xī xiāng chǔ
to spend all one's time together (idiom)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 朝?
朝 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 朝 (cháo) mean?
朝 (cháo) means imperial or royal court.
What is the radical of 朝?
The radical of 朝 is 月, associated with Not yet classified.