The 焦 Character Family
焦 recurs in these common characters. Use it to notice a pattern, then check each character’s own pronunciation and tone.
焦 is a sound clue; the left component changes the meaning.
Learn the semantic clue, then open the character page to practise it in context.
忄 points to heart.
worn-out, haggard, emaciated
COMMON WORD憔悴 · wan and sallow; thin and pallid; haggard; (of plants) witheredOpen 憔 character →目 points to eye.
to glance at, to look at, to see
COMMON WORD瞧 · to look at; to see; to see (a doctor); to visitOpen 瞧 character →亻 points to person.
clever, alert; pigmy
Open 僬 character →⺼ points to flesh.
the triple foci, the three visceral cavities
Open 膲 character →Start with these six high-value examples, then open the complete 14-character family when you are ready.
View all 14 family characters →How should I study the 焦 character family?
Compare the meaning-side component, then learn every member in a common word. The shared component is a memory aid, not a fixed pronunciation rule.