征兆
zhēng zhào · omen; sign (that sth is about to happen); warning sign
Character breakdown
Study each Hanzi separately, then return to the complete word so pronunciation, meaning, and movement stay connected.
How to learn 征兆
Listen once without reading, repeat the pinyin with its tones, then write every character in sequence. Finally, recall the complete meaning instead of memorizing each character as an isolated translation.
When the word appears in a sentence, check whether its part of speech and meaning match the definition shown here. Chinese words can change nuance with context.
Words with the same characters
Compare how a familiar Hanzi changes meaning inside another word.
characteristic; diagnostic property; distinctive feature; trait
象征xiàngzhēngemblem; symbol; token; badge; to symbolize; to signify; to stand for
征求zhēngqiúto solicit; to seek; to request (opinions, feedback etc); to petition
长征chángzhēngLong March (retreat of the Red Army 1934-1935); expedition; long journey
出征chūzhēngto go into battle; to campaign (military)
预兆yùzhàoomen; sign (of sth yet to occur); prior indication; to foreshadow