zhāo ㄓㄠ ciu1

  • bright
  • clear
  • manifest
  • to show clearly

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 昭 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 這個路口因頻繁的事故而臭名昭著。 This junction is notorious for accidents.
  • 他摘下了面具,卸下了偽裝。極右翼候選人的意圖已昭然若揭。 He's taken off his mask, torn off his costume. There's no doubt now about what the far-right candidate intends.

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