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Translation

zuǒ = zu + o3: left / the Left (politics) / east / unorthodox / queer / wrong / differing / opposite / variant of 佐[zuo3]

Mnemonic

Mnemonic symbol: a communist.

Zapatista Zebra (zu) and the communist (左) teamed up for once to sabotage capitalism. They start by trying to cut a steel beam (工) using scissors (𠂇) inside of the observatory's living room (o3).

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Prompt

Zapatista Zebra and the communist teamed up for once to sabotage capitalism. They start by trying to cut a steel beam using scissors inside of the observatory's living room.

The communist, a female member of the Chinese Communist Party in the 1950s is depicted wearing a plain, practical, olive green Zhongshan suit symbolizing equality and dedication to the new socialist state and a res scarf. The individual’s expression is resolute, embodying a spirit of idealism and revolutionary purpose. Their appearance is modest and unadorned.

The brave anthropomorphic zapatista zebra stands tall and defiant, his black-and-white stripes marked by the dust of long marches. A vivid red bandana covers his mouth, its color striking against his monochrome fur — a symbol of resistance and solidarity. His eyes are fierce and determined, and across his chest he carries simple gear for the struggle. Despite his animal form, his stance radiates purpose and courage — a freedom fighter with the heart of a revolutionary.

An H steel beam has a distinctive shape resembling a capital “H,” with wide flanges connected by a thick, straight web. Its heavy, symmetrical form gives it immense strength and stability, ideal for supporting massive loads in buildings and bridges. The smooth, gray steel surface catches light along its edges, emphasizing its industrial precision and engineered purpose.

The living room in the observatory blends scientific wonder with cozy comfort. A massive telescope dominates the center of the room, its polished metal frame aimed toward the wide, curved windows that open to a breathtaking view of the night sky. Around it, soft armchairs, a low coffee table stacked with star charts, and warm floor lamps create an inviting contrast to the gleaming equipment. Bookshelves lined with astronomy texts and a softly crackling fireplace give the space a lived-in warmth — a perfect balance between exploration and repose.

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左 character breakdown

work / worker / skill / profession / trade / craft / labor
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Character component without intrinsic meaning
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Characters with 左 as component

to assist / assistant / aide / to accompany
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Cantonese particle equivalent to 了[le5] or 過|过[guo4]
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Words with 左

left-leaning / progressive
Zuo Zhuan or Tsochuan, Mr Zuo's Annals or Mr Zuo's commentary on 春秋[Chun1 qiu1], early history c. 400 BC attributed to famous blind historian Zuo Qiuming 左丘明[Zuo3 Qiu1 ming2]
Tumed left banner, Mongolian Tümed züün khoshuu, in Hohhot 呼和浩特[Hu1 he2 hao4 te4], Inner Mongolia
(of one's political views) to prefer left rather than right (idiom during the Cultural Revolution)
Chongzuo prefecture-level city in Guangxi
Chongzuo prefecture-level city in Guangxi
anyhow / in any event / just / only
Zuo Qiuming or Zuoqiu Ming (556-451), famous blind historian from Lu 魯國|鲁国[Lu3 guo2] to whom the history Zuo Zhuan 左傳|左传[Zuo3 Zhuan4] is attributed
leftist opportunism (blamed for failures of Chinese communists from 1927) / left adventurism / cf Mao's purges following 1935 Zunyi conference 遵義會議|遵义会议[Zun1 yi4 hui4 yi4]
a sure thing / a certainty / copy of a contract held by a creditor
to be assured of success (idiom)
left forward (soccer position)
to remain neutral in a quarrel (idiom)
the League of the Left-Wing Writers, an organization of writers formed in China in 1930
Harqin Left Mongol autonomous county in Chaoyang 朝陽|朝阳[Chao2 yang2], Liaoning

Sentences with 左

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