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