COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 采 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand picking 爫 fruit from a tree 木
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How to Write 采 (cǎi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to pick
cǎiTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cǎi
采
to pick
Common words
cǎi fǎng
采访
to interview; to gather news; to hunt for and collect; to cover
cǎi qǔ
采取
to adopt or carry out (measures, policies, course of action); to take
cǎi yòng
采用
to adopt; to employ; to use
cǎi gòu
采购
to procure (for an enterprise etc); to purchase
cǎi jí
采集
to gather; to collect; to harvest
cǎi nà
采纳
to accept; to adopt
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
采
采
采
采
采
采
采
采
LEARNING TIP
Remember 采
Say “cǎi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 采
Common words and phrases
cǎi fǎng
to interview; to gather news; to hunt for and collect; to cover
cǎi qǔ
to adopt or carry out (measures, policies, course of action); to take
cǎi yòng
to adopt; to employ; to use
cǎi gòu
to procure (for an enterprise etc); to purchase
cǎi jí
to gather; to collect; to harvest
cǎi nà
to accept; to adopt
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“采”。
Zhège zì shì “cǎi”.
This character is “采”.
我正在学习“采”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “cǎi” zì.
I am learning the character “采”.
请写一遍“采”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “cǎi”.
Please write “采” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 采?
采 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 采 (cǎi) mean?
采 (cǎi) means to pick.
What is the radical of 采?
The radical of 采 is 釆, associated with Not yet classified.