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zhào
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Common

Definitions

  1. 1. cover
  2. 2. fish trap (basket)
  3. 3. shade

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Stroke order

13 strokes

Usage notes

Common mistakes

罩 (zhào) as a verb typically means to cover or envelop, often from above. Do not confuse with 遮 (zhē), which means to block or shield from light or view.

Example Sentences

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他用布把鸟笼 住了。
He covered the birdcage with a cloth.
陰霾籠 著倫敦。
Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 765569)

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