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绍 shào to introduce

How to remember 绍: 纟 thread + 召 summon = to introduce. The host pulls a loose thread off her sleeve, then waves to summon the shy new neighbour over to introduce him to everyone.

  • 1,234. most frequent character
  • HSK 2
  • 8 strokes
  • Radical 糸

Component breakdown

绍 = 纟 thread + 召 summon

  • 纟 thread
  • 召 summon
The Gushi story

The host pulls a loose thread off her sleeve, then waves to summon the shy new neighbour over to introduce him to everyone.

How it is used

  • Almost exclusively in 介绍 (jièshào, to introduce) - to connect people or present information.
  • Also the place name 绍兴 (Shàoxīng), the city famed for its rice wine.
  • Not used alone; treat it as the second half of 'introduce'.

Words with 绍

Example sentences

  • 他做了自我介绍。 Tā zuòle zìwǒ jièshào.He introduced himself.
  • 让我来介绍一下,这是我的校长。 Ràng wǒ lái jièshào yī xià zhè shì wǒde xiàozhǎng.Allow me to introduce you, this is my principal.