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罩
zhào
Description
"罩"的意思是从上面把东西盖住，也可以指盖在外面的东西，比如灯罩、口罩。
"罩" means to cover something from above, and can also refer to something that covers the outside, like a lampshade or face mask.
这个字在"口罩"、"罩子"这些词里很常见。
This character is common in words like "口罩" and "罩子".
Meanings
罩zhào
to cover from above; to overshadow
她用布把桌子罩起来。
She covered the table with a cloth.
罩zhào
a cover; a shade or hood
这个灯罩很漂亮。
This lampshade is very pretty.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally a bamboo covering; the 罒 top depicts a net-like cover over something.
- Nuance
罩 stresses covering from above, while 盖 is more general covering.
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