renowned, publish, write, remarkable, phenomenal, put on, don, wear, arrival, finish (race), counter for suits of clothing, literary work
著 centers on making something stand out visibly: writing or publishing a notable work, becoming renowned, or wearing something that marks one's appearance. The arrival and finish senses extend this idea of something becoming clearly present or complete.
著 combines 艹 (plant) with 者, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to the idea of something becoming visible or manifest, like a plant emerging. The exact historical development is uncertain.
The plant 艹 on top of 者 suggests something growing and becoming prominent. Imagine a writer's ideas sprouting like plants into a published book that everyone notices.
For チョ, picture a famous author named Cho who writes remarkable books: Cho -> チョ, and his name becomes renowned.
writing (a book); book; (literary) work; writings
author (usu. of a particular book); writer
(written) work; book
striking; remarkable; considerable
famous; noted; eminent; prominent; distinguished; celebrated
(written) work; book; writings
remarkable; striking; obvious
joint authorship; co-authorship; collaboration; joint work
famous book; masterpiece (literary work)
the original work
writing; book; (literary) work
compilation
to write; to publish
one's own literary work
my book; my (humble) work; a little thing of mine
one's chief (literary) work; main work
new work; new book; new publication; newly published book
voluminous work; bulky volume; tome
Digital Millennium Copyright Act; DMCA
digital rights management; DRM