Meaning of zhāo:

zhāo

着

Noun

a move in chess (Taiwan pr. [zhuo2]); trick; tactic

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Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

Zhè zhāo qí zǒu de hěn miào.

这着棋走得很妙。

This chess move was played brilliantly.

zhè zhāo qí hěn qiǎo miào.

这着棋很巧妙。

This chess move is very clever.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

zhè zhāo qí zǒu de hěn wěn.

这着棋走得很稳。

This chess move was played very steadily.

Adjective

(dialect) okay; all right

Nǐ xiànzài fāngbiàn jiànmiàn ma? Rúguǒ zhāo wǒmen kěyǐ liáo liáo.

你现在方便见面吗?如果着我们可以聊聊。

Are you available to meet now? If okay, we can talk.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

zhè yàng ān pái yě zhāo.

这样安排也着。

Arranging it this way is also okay.

Verb

(dialect) to put in; to add; to touch; to come in contact with; to feel; to be affected by; to catch fire; to burn; (coll.) to fall asleep; succeeding in; to wear (clothes); to contact; to use; to apply

Pēngrèn shí yào jìdé zhao yán.

烹饪时要记得着盐。

When cooking, remember to add salt.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

tāng lǐ zài zhāo diǎn yán wèi dào gèng hǎo.

汤里再着点盐味道更好。

The soup tastes better with a bit more salt added.

Tā de xiǎo māo xǐhuān kào zhe tā.

他的小猫喜欢靠着他。

His kitten likes to lean against him.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

zhè kuài bù yī zháo shuǐ jiù biàn sè.

这块布一着水就变色。

This cloth changes color as soon as it touches water.

Tā yǐjīng zhǎo zháo tā de yàoshi le.

他已经找着他的钥匙了。

He has already found his keys.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

shǒu gāng zháo shuǐ jiù jué de liáng.

手刚着水就觉得凉。

My hand felt cold as soon as it touched the water.

Tā yuèláiyuè zháo jí.

他越来越着急。

He is getting more and more anxious.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

tā xīn lǐ zháo jí, què méi yǒu shuō.

他心里着急,却没有说。

He felt anxious inside but did not say anything.

Zhège háizi gǎnmào le, yīnwèi shòudào le yǔlín, yīfu dōu shī-zhe.

这个孩子感冒了,因为受到了雨淋,衣服都湿着。

This child caught a cold because he got rained on and the clothes are soaked.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

tā zháo le liáng, sǎng zi yǒu diǎn téng.

他着了凉,嗓子有点疼。

He caught a chill and his throat hurts a little.

Bù xiǎoxīn, fángzi zháo huǒ le.

不小心,房子着火了。

Accidentally, the house caught fire.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

gān cǎo yī zháo huǒ jiù hěn wēi xiǎn.

干草一着火就很危险。

Dry grass is dangerous once it catches fire.

Tā bǎ tóufà gěi zháo le.

他把头发给着了。

He accidentally burned his hair.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

zhǐ biān yǐ jīng zháo qǐ lái le.

纸边已经着起来了。

The edge of the paper has already started to burn.

Tā zhōngyú shuì zháo le.

他终于睡着了。

He finally fell asleep.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

hái zi hěn kuài shuì zháo le.

孩子很快睡着了。

The child quickly fell asleep.

Tā zhōngyú zhǎo zháo tā de yàoshi le.

他终于找着他的钥匙了。

He finally succeeded in finding his keys.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

tā zhè yī tóu zhōng yú zháo le.

他这一投终于着了。

This throw of his finally hit the mark.

Tā jīntiān chuān zhe yī jiàn lán sè de chènshān.

他今天穿着一件蓝色的衬衫。

He is wearing a blue shirt today.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

tā zhuó yī shēn hēi yī chū xí.

他着一身黑衣出席。

He attended wearing all black.

Qǐng mǎshàng yǔ wǒ zhuó liánxì.

请马上与我着联系。

Please contact me immediately.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

Tā zǒng shì shànyú shǐyòng gōngjù, chíxù de huòdé zhuó chénggōng.

他总是善于使用工具,持续地获得着成功。

He is always adept at using tools, consistently achieving success.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

xiě wén zhāng yào zhuó bǐ yǒu lì.

写文章要着笔有力。

When writing an essay, the brushwork should be forceful.

Wǒ zhèng zài zhuōzi shàng túzhuó yóuqī.

我正在桌子上涂着油漆。

I am currently applying paint on the table.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

shè jì shī zhuó sè shí hěn xì xīn.

设计师着色时很细心。

The designer was careful when applying color.

Particle

(after a verb) hitting the mark; aspect particle indicating action in progress or ongoing state

Tā shèjiàn shí, zǒng shì néng shèzháo mùbiāo.

他射箭时,总是能射着目标。

When he shoots arrows, he always hits the target.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

zhè yī jiàn zhèng zháo bǎ xīn.

这一箭正着靶心。

This arrow hit the bullseye.

Tāmen zhèngzài tánlùn zhe gōngsī de xīn xiàngmù.

他们正在谈论着公司的新项目。

They are discussing the company's new project.

Tā de yī zháo qí ràng duì shǒu cuò shǒu bù jí.

他的一着棋让对手措手不及。

His chess move caught the opponent off guard.

Tā gāngcái yòng de nà yī zhāo shì gè hěn cōngmíng de cèlüè.

他刚才用的那一着是个很聪明的策略。

The trick he just used was a very clever tactic.

tā zhèng kàn zhe chuāng wài.

她正看着窗外。

She is looking out the window.

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