zào

common

Meaning of

皂 means black; dark-colored; yamen runner; constable. Pronounced zào.

  • black; dark-colored
  • yamen runner; constable
  • soap

Character Info

Radical
Strokes7
Components
丿

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
huà
de
zào
shí
fēn
hòu
zhòng
 

The black background of this ancient painting is very thick.

chuān穿
zhe
zào
de
guān
xuē
 

He wore black official boots.

Zào
bái
fēn
shì
zhǒng
de
zuò
 

Failing to distinguish right from wrong is a foolish practice.

Zhè
jiàn
zào
dǒu
péng
hěn
shì
dōng
chuān穿
zhuó
 

This black cloth cloak is suitable for winter wear.

dài
shì
bīng
cháng
chuān穿
zào
zhàn
jiǎ
 

Ancient soldiers often wore black armor.