COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 彩 is built
Traditional etymology note: 彡 (hair) suggests the meaning, while 采 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 彩 (cǎi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bright) color
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cǎi
彩
(bright) color
Common words
jīng cǎi
精彩
wonderful; marvelous; brilliant
cǎi sè
彩色
color; multicolored
sè cǎi
色彩
tint; coloring; coloration; (fig.) flavor; character
cǎi hóng
彩虹
rainbow
cǎi piào
彩票
lottery ticket
guāng cǎi
光彩
luster; splendor; radiance; brilliance
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
彩
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彩
彩
彩
彩
彩
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 彩
Say “cǎi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
jīng cǎi
wonderful; marvelous; brilliant
cǎi sè
color; multicolored
sè cǎi
tint; coloring; coloration; (fig.) flavor; character
cǎi hóng
rainbow
cǎi piào
lottery ticket
guāng cǎi
luster; splendor; radiance; brilliance
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 彩?
彩 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 彩 (cǎi) mean?
彩 (cǎi) means (bright) color.
What is the radical of 彩?
The radical of 彩 is 彡, associated with Not yet classified.