Synonyms for

Zhao

Verb / ʒaʊ / / dʒaʊ / Another word for zhao — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Zhao is a Chinese surname.

Synonyms & similar words

Chao Chow Jao Jau Jeou Jiu Jou Jow Jue Juha Tchao Tschou Tsou Tsow Zhou Zhuo Jiau Jiaou Jiaw Jiao

Synonyms by register

Formal

commotion disturbance uproar turmoil

Informal

ruckus kerfuffle hullabaloo ado

Literary

tumult maelstrom tempest

Antonyms

calm quiet still peaceful serene tranquil

Common collocations

  • causing a zhao
  • a great zhao
  • much zhao and fury
  • without a zhao
  • the zhao of the crowd
  • a zhao of excitement
  • a zhao of protest

Word family

noun zhao

Usage note

Zhao is a relatively uncommon word, often used to describe a noisy disturbance or commotion. It can sometimes be confused with 'show' or 'zho'.

Example sentences

  1. Mr. Zhao is a great teacher.
  2. I met a girl named Zhao at the park.
  3. Ms. Zhao's favorite color is blue.
  4. My neighbor's last name is Zhao too.
  5. Zhao is a common surname in China.

Quotes

  • "If you want to be happy for a lifetime, be a gardener." - Zhao Zhen
  • "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu, translated by Zhao Cong
  • "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now." - Chinese Proverb, translated by Zhao Cong

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