晁 (cháo) - Chao — a surname & also refers to morning, dawn, or early morning.

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cháo ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

嫦晨

晁 · cháo

Chao — a surname;

also refers to morning, dawn, or early morning.

Chao — a surnamealso refers to morning, dawn, or early morning.

Usage highlights

Chao surnameChao familyChao morningChao dawnChao ancestorChao clan

Synonyms

  • 朝— morning, dynasty (similar sound and meaning)
  • 早— early, morning (related meaning)

Antonyms

  • 暮— dusk, evening (opposite time of day)
  • 晚— late, night (opposite meaning)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His surname is Chao (晁).
  • The Chao family has a long history (晁氏家族).
  • Morning light is beautiful (晁晖).
  • He is a descendant of the Chao clan (晁氏后裔).

Collocations

  • Chao surname(晁姓)
  • Chao family(晁氏)
  • Chao morning(晁晨)
  • Chao dawn(晁旦)
  • Chao ancestor(晁祖)
  • Chao clan(晁族)

Idioms

  • Chao Gong's strategy(晁公之计)
  • Chao family tradition(晁氏家风)
  • Morning sun of Chao(晁日初升)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Chao is an ancient Chinese surname with historical roots.
  • The character is associated with morning and dawn, symbolizing new beginnings.
  • It appears in historical texts and records as both a surname and a reference to time.

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