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
teriyaki (Japanese cooking technique)
to take an X-ray
a photographic plate
to publish unaltered
pay as usual; issue as approved
camera
photo studio
dazzling; glare
according to the regulations
according to agreement; as arranged; as stipulated
according to agreement; as arranged; as stipulated
as before; as in the past
fig. to copy slavishly
ordinarily speaking; normally
care; to look after; treatment (e.g. nursing care)
care; to look after; treatment (e.g. nursing care)
uninspired imitation
uninspired imitation
to do as instructed; to comply with a request
to take care of; to look after; to attend to
(Internet slang) flattering photo (pun on zhào piàn)
(Internet slang) flattering photo (pun on zhào piàn)
(Internet slang) to post a photo of oneself online
Lu Zhaolin, early Tang poet
Lu Zhaolin, early Tang poet