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Zhao
zhow
Zhao (name) means a Chinese surname and ancient kingdom name, from Mandarin Zhào (趙/赵). Example: “Zhao is among the most common surnames in China.”
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A Chinese surname and ancient kingdom name, from Mandarin Zhào (趙/赵).
"Zhao is among the most common surnames in China."
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Etymology
From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin pronunciation of Chinese 趙 /赵 (Zhào), an ancient city name. Doublet of Trieu.
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What does “Zhao” mean?
The word “Zhao” means a Chinese surname and ancient kingdom name, from Mandarin Zhào (趙/赵).
How do you pronounce “Zhao”?
“Zhao” is pronounced zhow (/ʒaʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Zhao” in a sentence?
Here is “Zhao” used in a sentence: “Zhao is among the most common surnames in China.”
What part of speech is “Zhao”?
“Zhao” is a name.
Is “Zhao” a common word?
“Zhao” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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