Memory phrase (Mnemonic) for: 约


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Meaning

contract, treaty, approximately

Pronunciation

yāo, yuē

Explanation

Left: thread 纟/, right: ladle

Mnemonic

The thread at the ladle reminds to the contract.

Radicals

contract, treaty
thread(It has in its upper part the radical "short thread" .)
ladle, spoon(It is shown a ladle with something in. The unit sháo is approx. 18ml. )
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Vocabulary

大约 dà yuē approximately; about
风姿绰约 fēng zī chuò yāo graceful; charming; feminine
约翰 Yuē hàn John (name); Johan (name); Johann (name)
纽约 Niǔ Yuē New York
约翰逊 Yuē hàn xùn Johnson or Johnston (name)
约瑟夫 Yuē sè fū Joseph (name)
约法 yuē fǎ temporary law; provisional constitution
约束 yuē shù to restrict; to limit to; to constrain; restriction; constraint
节约 jié yuē to economize; to conserve (resources); economy; frugal
约珥书 Yuē ěr shū Book of Joel


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