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

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

The Chinese character 诏 (zhào) means "Imperial edict; to summon by decree". with 7 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 诏 stroke by stroke?

诏 has 7 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 诏 and 讦?

诏 (zhào) and 讦 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 诏?

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

Q: What common words use 诏?

Common words containing 诏 include: 诏书 (zhào shū) — Imperial edict; imperial decree; 下诏 (xià zhào) — to issue an imperial edict; 诏令 (zhào lìng) — Imperial order; decree.

How to Write 诏

The character 诏 (zhào) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

诏 is pronounced zhào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Imperial edict; to summon by decree.

Common Words with 诏

诏书 zhào shū

Imperial edict; imperial decree

下诏 xià zhào

to issue an imperial edict

诏令 zhào lìng

Imperial order; decree

Example Sentences

皇帝写了一封诏书。

huáng dì xiě le yī fēng zhào shū

The Emperor wrote an imperial edict.

皇帝下诏大赦天下。

huáng dì xià zhào dà shè tiān xià

The Emperor issued a decree granting a general amnesty.

这是古代的诏令。

zhè shì gǔ dài de zhào lìng

This is an ancient imperial edict.

Similar Characters

讦 jié

讧 hòng

讨 tǎo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 诏

What does 诏 (zhào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 诏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 诏 and 讦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 诏?

What common words use 诏?

How to Write 诏 (zhào)