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照
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Stroke order — 13 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 照
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 护照 | hù zhào | passport |
| 照顾 | zhào gu | to take care of; to show consideration |
| 照片 | zhào piàn | photograph; picture |
| 照相机 | zhào xiàng jī | camera |
| 按照 | àn zhào | according to; in accordance with |
| 照常 | zhào cháng | as usual |
| 执照 | zhí zhào | license; permit |
| 参照 | cān zhào | to consult a reference; to refer to (another document) |
FAQ
How many strokes does 照 have?
照 has 13 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 照?
The pinyin for 照 is zhào. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄓㄠˋ.
What does 照 mean in Chinese?
照 means: variant of 照; to shine. It appears in common words such as 护照、照顾、照片.