草
Meaning:
grass, herbs; straw, thatch
HSK 2
Frequency:
#6364
Pinyin:
cǎo
Strokes:
9
Radical:
艹
How to Write 草 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "草" in Chinese
The Chinese character 草 (cǎo) means "grass, herbs; straw, thatch". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 草 include: 乳草, 干草, 仙草.
📚 Words and Phrases with 草
Common words containing this character
乳草
milkweeds (genus Asclepias)
HSK 2
干草
hay
HSK 2
仙草
medicinal herb (genus Mesona)
HSK 2
出草
(of Taiwan aborigines) to go on a headhunting expedition
HSK 2
割草
mow grass
HSK 2
劲草
tough upright grass
HSK 2
吃草
to graze; to eat grass
HSK 2
如草
grassy
HSK 2
宿草
grass that has grown on a grave since last year
HSK 2
打草
to mow grass
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: grass
Semantic component: 艹
Phonetic component: 早
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "草"?
- The pinyin is cǎo
- How many strokes does "草" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "草" mean?
- grass, herbs; straw, thatch
- What is the radical of "草"?
- The radical is "艹"