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How to Write 才 (cái) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

ability; talent

cáiTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.

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cái

ability; talent

Common words

gāng cái

刚才

just now; a moment ago

rén cái

人才

talent; talented person; looks; attractive looks

cái huá

才华

talent

cái néng

才能

talent; ability; capacity

tiān cái

天才

talent; gift; genius; talented

cái gàn

才干

ability; competence

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 才

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: A sprout growing in the ground, representing a budding talent

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 才

Say “cái” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 才

Common words and phrases

刚才

gāng cái

just now; a moment ago

人才

rén cái

talent; talented person; looks; attractive looks

才华

cái huá

talent

才能

cái néng

talent; ability; capacity

天才

tiān cái

talent; gift; genius; talented

才干

cái gàn

ability; competence

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“才”。

Zhège zì shì “cái”.

This character is “才”.

我正在学习“才”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “cái” zì.

I am learning the character “才”.

请写一遍“才”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “cái”.

Please write “才” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 才?

才 is written with 3 strokes.

What does 才 (cái) mean?

才 (cái) means ability; talent.

What is the radical of 才?

The radical of 才 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.