赵 (zhào) - Zhao — a common Chinese surname & also refers to the ancient Zhao state during

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zhào ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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赵 · zhào

Zhao — a common Chinese surname;

also refers to the ancient Zhao state during the Warring States period.

Zhao — a common Chinese surnamealso refers to the ancient Zhao state during

Usage highlights

Surname ZhaoZhao stateZhao familyComplete return of ZhaoZhao moneyZhao general

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His surname is Zhao (他姓赵).
  • Zhao was one of the seven major states during the Warring States period (赵国).
  • The famous general Zhao Yun is a historical figure (赵云).
  • Zhao Benshan is a well-known comedian (赵本山).

Collocations

  • Surname Zhao(赵姓)
  • Zhao state(赵国)
  • Zhao family(赵家)
  • Complete return of Zhao(完璧归赵)
  • Zhao money(赵钱孙李 - first four surnames in Hundred Family Surnames)
  • Zhao general(赵将)

Idioms

  • Complete return of the jade to Zhao(完璧归赵)
  • Surround Wei to rescue Zhao(围魏救赵)
  • The Zhao family's orphan(赵氏孤儿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Zhao is one of the most common Chinese surnames, ranking first in the Hundred Family Surnames.
  • The Zhao State was a major power during the Warring States period (403-222 BCE) in ancient China.
  • Zhao surname has royal origins, being the surname of the Song Dynasty imperial family.

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