How to Write 朝
The character 朝 (cháo) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
朝 is pronounced cháo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Morning; dynasty; towards.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: cháo, zhāo.
As an HSK Level 3 character, 朝 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 朝
Example Sentences
房子的窗户是朝向南方的。
fáng zi de chuāng hù shì cháo xiàng nán fāng de
The windows of the house face south.
唐朝是中国历史上一个辉煌的朝代。
táng cháo shì zhōng guó lì shǐ shàng yí gè huī huáng de cháo dài
The Tang Dynasty was a glorious dynasty in Chinese history.
我们迎着火红的朝阳出发了。
wǒ men yíng zháo huǒ hóng de zhāo yáng chū fā le
We set off facing the fiery red morning sun.
年轻人应该充满朝气和活力。
nián qīng rén yīng gāi chōng mǎn zhāo qì hé huó lì
Young people should be full of vigor and vitality.
Practice Writing 朝 (cháo)
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