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