HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
才 — talent
- Reading
- cái
- Meaning
- talent; ability; just (now)
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
才 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is cái and it means talent; ability; just (now). 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.
才 appears in everyday chinese words such as 才 (talent; only then), 才 (just, only, then) and 刚才 (just now, a moment ago).
Chinese words containing 才
Frequently asked questions
What does 才 mean in Chinese?
才 means talent; ability; just (now) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 才 read?
才 is read cái. Reading it inside real words — 才 and 才 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 才 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 才 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 才 in a word?
A common word containing 才 is 才 (cái) — "talent; only then". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 才 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 才 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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