zhào

common
archaic

Meaning of

诏 means to admonish; to instruct; to tell; imperial edict; decree. Pronounced zhào.

  • to admonish; to instruct; to tell
  • imperial edict; decree

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Definitions & Examples

Huáng
zhào
gào
tiān
xià
 

The emperor issued a proclamation to the world.

Xiān
zhào
shì
qún
chén
 
jīng
zhì
 

The late emperor admonished his ministers to strive for excellence in governance.