zhao

See also: Zhao, zháo, zhào, zhāo, Zhào, and zhǎo

Dongxiang

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /t͡ʂɑw/

Etymology 1

Proto-Mongolic *jaxu-, compare Mongolian зуух (zuux).

Verb

zhao

  1. to bite
  2. to sting (of an insect)
  3. to hold in teeth, mouth
  4. to jam, to clasp

Verb

zhao

  1. to pronounce

Verb

zhao

  1. to itch

Mandarin

Romanization

zhao

  1. Nonstandard spelling of zhāo.
  2. Nonstandard spelling of zháo.
  3. Nonstandard spelling of zhǎo.
  4. Nonstandard spelling of zhào.

Usage notes
  • Transcriptions of Mandarin into the Latin script often do not distinguish between the critical tonal differences employed in the Mandarin language, using words such as this one without indication of tone.
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