佋 (zhāo) - To continue & to carry on

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zhāo ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

丈志

佋 · zhāo

To continue;

to carry on;

an ancient term meaning to inherit or succeed;

also used as a surname.

To continueto carry onan ancient term meaning to inherit or succeed

Usage highlights

Surname ZhaoInherit and carry forwardAncient usageContinue the lineage

Synonyms

  • 昭— bright, clear; to manifest
  • 承— to inherit, to bear
  • 继— to continue, to succeed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He bears the surname Zhao (佋).
  • The ancient meaning is to inherit and carry forward (佋继).
  • This character is used in classical texts (佋 in classical texts).

Collocations

  • Surname Zhao(佋姓)
  • Inherit and carry forward(佋继)
  • Ancient usage(佋的古义)
  • Continue the lineage(佋续)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An ancient character, now rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • Primarily appears in classical texts and as a surname.
  • Shares the same pronunciation and similar meaning with the more common character 昭.

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