Memory phrase for the Kanji: 照


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Meaning

illuminate, to shine, in accordance with, reflect

Pronunciation

zhào

Explanation

Top: bright, manifest 昭 (The sun is calling : It is becoming bright and manifest!) - [to summon or calling together = with the sword and the mouth ], bottom: fire

Mnemonic

As if the sun was summoned, is the fire that illuminates.

Radicals

summon, to call togetherto summon: ... with the sword and the mouth ) 
fireAlso this radical stands for fire.
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Vocabulary

 对照  duì zhào  to contrast; to compare; to place side by side for comparison (as parallel texts); to check
 照耀  zhào yào  to shine; to illuminate
 照搬  zhào bān  to copy; to imitate
 参照  cān zhào  to consult a reference; to refer to (another document)
 照明  zhào míng  lighting; illumination
 遵照  zūn zhào  in accordance with; to follow (the rules)
 依照  yī zhào  according to; in light of
 照顾  zhào gu  to take care of; to show consideration; to attend to; to look after
 照片  zhào piàn  photograph; picture
 照射  zhào shè  to shine on; to light up; to irradiate
 按照  àn zhào  according to; in accordance with; in the light of; on the basis of
 按照  àn zhào  

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