zhào

to take (a photo); to illuminate; to shine

HSK 3 #443

Character data

HSK 3
Frequency 443rd character
Radical ⽕ (86.9)
Strokes 13
Index # 2911

Definitions

照 zhào
  1. 1. to take (a photo)
  2. 2. to illuminate
  3. 3. to shine
  4. 4. according to
  5. 5. in accordance with
  6. 6. as requested
  7. 7. to reflect
  8. 8. photo
  9. 9. to look at (one's reflection)
  10. 10. as before
  11. 11. surname Zhao

Stroke order

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Words containing 照

Word Meaning
low dose irradiation
illuminance (physics)
(vehicle) headlight
(vehicle) headlight
a still (from a movie)
to consult a reference; to refer to (another document)
frame of reference; coordinate frame (math.)
reflection
reflectivity; albedo
black and white picture; monochrome photo
black and white picture; monochrome photo
fig. dying flash (of lucidity or activity, prior to demise)
fig. dying flash (of lucidity or activity, prior to demise)
average annual sunshine
license; permit
external irradiation
ID photo; headshot
ID photo; passport headshot
natural lighting
novel The Sun Shines over the Sanggan River
novel The Sun Shines over the Sanggan River
portrayal
to check; to compare; to contrast
comparison table
average annual sunshine