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shào

to encourage; to excel; excellent

🔤 Pictophonetic: 力 (strength) provides meaning, 召 provides pronunciation
HSK 7 strokes Uncommon (50%)

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zhào
imperial decree; to summon, to call, to beckon
🔤 Pictophonetic: 口 (mouth) provides meaning, 刀 provides pronunciation
5 strokes HSK 5
strength, power; capability, influence
💡 Ideographic: A plow's head representing strength
2 strokes HSK 3