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

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

The Chinese character 罩 (zhào) means "To cover; a mask; a hood". with 13 strokes and the radical 罒.

Q: How do you write 罩 stroke by stroke?

罩 has 13 strokes. The radical is 罒. 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 罩 and 罨?

罩 (zhào) and 罨 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 罩?

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

Q: What common words use 罩?

Common words containing 罩 include: 口罩 (kǒu zhào) — face mask; 灯罩 (dēng zhào) — Lampshade; 罩衫 (zhào shān) — Smock; blouse; overshirt.

How to Write 罩

The character 罩 (zhào) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 罒 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

罩 is pronounced zhào in Mandarin Chinese. It means To cover; a mask; a hood.

Common Words with 罩

口罩 kǒu zhào

face mask

灯罩 dēng zhào

Lampshade

罩衫 zhào shān

Smock; blouse; overshirt

Example Sentences

请戴好口罩。

qǐng dài hǎo kǒu zhào

Please wear your mask properly.

这个灯罩很漂亮。

zhè ge dēng zhào hěn piào liàng

This lampshade is very beautiful.

她穿着一件罩衫。

tā chuān zhe yī jiàn zhào shān

She is wearing a blouse.

Similar Characters

罨 yǎn

罪 zuì

置 zhì

Practice Writing 罩 (zhào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 罩

What does 罩 (zhào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 罩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 罩 and 罨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 罩?

What common words use 罩?

How to Write 罩 (zhào)