HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
材 — material
- Reading
- cái
- Meaning
- material; timber; talent; ability
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
材 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is cái and it means material; timber; talent; ability. 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.
材 appears in everyday chinese words such as 材料 (material), 教材 (teaching material, textbook) and 身材 (figure, stature).
Chinese words containing 材
Frequently asked questions
What does 材 mean in Chinese?
材 means material; timber; talent; ability in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 材 read?
材 is read cái. Reading it inside real words — 材料 and 教材 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 材 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 材 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 材 in a word?
A common word containing 材 is 材料 (cái liào) — "material". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 材 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 材 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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