召 (zhào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 召 (zhào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 召 (zhào) means "to summon; to call". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 召 stroke by stroke?

召 has 5 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 召 and 卟?

召 (zhào) and 卟 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 召?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 召?

Common words containing 召 include: 召开 (zhào kāi) — to convene; to hold (a meeting); 号召 (hào zhào) — to call for, to appeal; 召唤 (zhào huàn) — to summon; to call.

How to Write 召

The character 召 (zhào) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

召 is pronounced zhào in Mandarin Chinese. It means to summon; to call.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 召 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 召

召开 zhào kāi

to convene; to hold (a meeting)

号召 hào zhào

to call for, to appeal

召唤 zhào huàn

to summon; to call

Example Sentences

公司召开了会议。

gōng sī zhào kāi le huì yì

The company held a meeting.

他号召大家多运动。

tā hào zhào dà jiā duō yùn dòng

He called on everyone to exercise more.

英雄听到了召唤。

yīng xióng tīng dào le zhào huàn

The hero heard the call.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

口 kǒu

古 gǔ

Practice Writing 召 (zhào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 召

What does 召 (zhào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 召 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 召 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 召?

What common words use 召?

How to Write 召 (zhào)