HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
彩 — color
- Reading
- cǎi
- Meaning
- color
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
彩 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is cǎi and it means color. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
彩 appears in everyday chinese words such as 精彩 (brilliant, splendid, wonderful), 彩色 (colorful) and 色彩 (color, hue).
Chinese words containing 彩
Frequently asked questions
What does 彩 mean in Chinese?
彩 means color in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 彩 read?
彩 is read cǎi. Reading it inside real words — 精彩 and 彩色 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 彩 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 彩 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 彩 in a word?
A common word containing 彩 is 精彩 (jīng cǎi) — "brilliant, splendid, wonderful". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 彩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 彩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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