彩
Meaning:
color, hue; prize; brilliant; variegated
HSK 5
Frequency:
#2250
Pinyin:
cǎi
Strokes:
11
Radical:
彡
How to Write 彩 - 11 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "彩" in Chinese
The Chinese character 彩 (cǎi) means "color, hue; prize; brilliant; variegated". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 11 strokes. Common words containing 彩 include: 七彩, 中彩, 丹彩.
📚 Words and Phrases with 彩
Common words containing this character
七彩
seven colors; a variety of colors
HSK 2
中彩
to win a prize at a lottery
HSK 2
丹彩
vermilion
HSK 2
五彩
five (main) colors (white, black, red, yellow, and blue)
HSK 2
亮彩
a bright color
HSK 2
倒彩
adverse audience reaction: boos and jeers, hissing, catcalls or deliberate applause after a mistake
HSK 2
光彩
luster
HSK 2
出彩
to perform outstandingly
HSK 2
剪彩
to cut the ribbon (at a launching or opening ceremony)
HSK 2
博彩
gambling
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: hair
Semantic component: 彡
Phonetic component: 采
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "彩"?
- The pinyin is cǎi
- How many strokes does "彩" have?
- It has 11 strokes
- What does "彩" mean?
- color, hue; prize; brilliant; variegated
- What is the radical of "彩"?
- The radical is "彡"