Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "钊", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "钊", and master the standard way of writing the character "钊".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 钊
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "钊" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
钊 (zhāo)
1. Encourage. Often used in personal names.
2. Distant.
3. Surname.
釗 (zhāo)
[Verb]
【Original Meaning】: To wear down; to pare down.
【Character Formation】: A pictograph combining “刀” (knife) and “金” (metal), indicating cutting metal with a knife.
1. Same as original meaning (cut; pare).
2. To inspire someone with courage, spirit, or hope; to encourage.
【Quoting】
1. From "Shuo Wen": 钊 means to pare away. Cheng Peiyuan references: “刓, ... refers to grinding away the sharp edges of a tool.”
2. To inspire someone with courage, spirit, or hope; to encourage.
【Quoting】
1. From Ming Dynasty, Song Lian's "Supplement to the Dance Song of the Ceremony": The door opens wide, the carriage ascends. Looking down at the scholars, none are without encouragement.