朝
cháo
What does 朝 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark
What it means
toward; facing; dynasty court
In this place
Opens 朝天 — historically facing the capital / heaven-court.
Remember this
朝 here is orientation, not “morning.” Match it to a gate that faced power upstream — the tip still aims past the water toward where the capital once sat.
Where you’ll see it
Quick answers
- What does 朝 (cháo) mean for travelers?
- toward; facing; dynasty court
- Where will I see 朝 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at Chaotianmen. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 朝 on the street?
- 朝 here is orientation, not “morning.” Match it to a gate that faced power upstream — the tip still aims past the water toward where the capital once sat.