Memory phrase for the Kanji: 凿
凿
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Meaning
to bore a hole, to chisel or dig, certain
Pronunciation
záo, zuò
Explanation
Top: business, occupation 业 (it's shown a volcanic vent with a hollow peak), bottom: container 凵 with Yen ¥
Mnemonic
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A hollow container is cut with a drilling bit, when: boring a hole.
Radicals
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Vocabulary
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开凿
kāi záo
to cut (a canal, tunnel, well etc)
凿井
záo jǐng
to dig a well
确凿
què záo
definite; conclusive; undeniable; authentic
确凿
què záo