HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
菜 — vegetable
- Reading
- cài
- Meaning
- vegetable
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
菜 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is cài and it means vegetable. 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.
菜 appears in everyday chinese words such as 菜 (vegetables, dish), 菜单 (menu) and 蔬菜 (vegetables).
Chinese words containing 菜
Frequently asked questions
What does 菜 mean in Chinese?
菜 means vegetable in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 菜 read?
菜 is read cài. Reading it inside real words — 菜 and 菜单 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 菜 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 菜 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 菜 in a word?
A common word containing 菜 is 菜 (cài) — "vegetables, dish". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 菜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 菜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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