HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
柴 — firewood
- Reading
- chái
- Meaning
- firewood; surname Chai
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
柴 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is chái and it means firewood; surname Chai. 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.
柴 appears in everyday chinese words such as 火柴 (match (for lighting)) and 柴油 (diesel fuel).
Chinese words containing 柴
Frequently asked questions
What does 柴 mean in Chinese?
柴 means firewood; surname Chai in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 柴 read?
柴 is read chái. Reading it inside real words — 火柴 and 柴油 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 柴 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 柴 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 柴 in a word?
A common word containing 柴 is 火柴 (huǒchái) — "match (for lighting)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 柴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 柴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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