HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
采 — to pick
- Reading
- cǎi
- Meaning
- to pick; to pluck; to gather
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
采 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is cǎi and it means to pick; to pluck; to gather. 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.
采 appears in everyday chinese words such as 采 (pick; gather; collect), 采取 (adopt, take (measures)) and 采用 (adopt, use).
Chinese words containing 采
Frequently asked questions
What does 采 mean in Chinese?
采 means to pick; to pluck; to gather in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 采 read?
采 is read cǎi. Reading it inside real words — 采 and 采取 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 采 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 采 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 采 in a word?
A common word containing 采 is 采 (cǎi) — "pick; gather; collect". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 采 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 采 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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