COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 财 is built
Traditional etymology note: 贝 (money) suggests the meaning, while 才 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 财 (cái) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
money
cáiTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cái
财
money
Common words
cái chǎn
财产
property; assets; estate
cái fù
财富
wealth; riches
cái wù
财务
financial affairs
cái wù
财物
property; belongings
lǐ cái
理财
to manage wealth; to manage finances; money management
cái jīng
财经
finance and economics
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 财
Say “cái” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 财
Common words and phrases
cái chǎn
property; assets; estate
cái fù
wealth; riches
cái wù
financial affairs
cái wù
property; belongings
lǐ cái
to manage wealth; to manage finances; money management
cái jīng
finance and economics
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“财”。
Zhège zì shì “cái”.
This character is “财”.
我正在学习“财”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “cái” zì.
I am learning the character “财”.
请写一遍“财”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “cái”.
Please write “财” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 财?
财 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 财 (cái) mean?
财 (cái) means money.
What is the radical of 财?
The radical of 财 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.