COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 柴 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (wood) suggests the meaning, while 此 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 柴 (chái) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
firewood
cháiTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chái
柴
firewood
Common words
huǒ chái
火柴
match (for lighting fire)
chái yóu
柴油
diesel fuel
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
柴
柴
柴
柴
柴
柴
柴
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 柴
Say “chái” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 柴
Common words and phrases
huǒ chái
match (for lighting fire)
chái yóu
diesel fuel
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 柴?
柴 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 柴 (chái) mean?
柴 (chái) means firewood.
What is the radical of 柴?
The radical of 柴 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.