Memory phrase for the character: 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
 
A hollow container is cut with a drilling bit, when: boring a hole.

Radicals

业 businessImage of a hollow volcano vent
凵 open box




 Vocabulary

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  

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