(zhāo) — clear, obvious, manifest; to make clear, to show

Definition

A formal, written bound form meaning 'clear, obvious,' almost always appearing inside set phrases like 昭示 or 昭雪 rather than standing alone.

bound form
clearobviousmanifestto make clearto show

Examples

  • Zhè yí shì jiàn zhāo shì le shè huì de biàn huà.
    This event clearly shows the changes in society.
  • Tā de yuān qū zhōng yú dé dào zhāo xuě.
    His grievance was finally redressed.
  • Zhēn xiàng zhāo rán ruò jiē, wú fǎ yǐn mán.
    The truth is as clear as day and cannot be hidden.

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