兆 The 兆 sound set Mostly read チョウ See 兆 as a kanji → These jōyō kanji all use 兆 as a sound hint — a clue to pronunciation, not meaning. 逃 トウ escape, flee, shirk 挑 チョウ challenge, contend for, make love to 跳 チョウ hop, leap up, spring 眺 チョウ stare, watch, look at 桃 トウ peach ← All sound sets