Memory phrase for the character: 耗

耗

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Meaning

decrease, to waste, squander, spend, wear and tear

Pronunciation

 hào

Explanation

 Left: 耒 (tree 木 with many branches), right: hair 毛

Mnemonic
 
A tree as with hair shows its: decrease.

Radicals

耒 fertile treeA tree 木 with many branches means: fertile.
毛 furA tuft of hair 彡 is shown.
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 Vocabulary

消耗 xiāo hào  to use up; to consume
损耗 sǔn hào  wear and tear
噩耗 è hào  news of sb's death; grievous news
噩耗 è hào  

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