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Learn the Chinese character 菜 with its source-linked HSK 1 status, pronunciation, one concise learning meaning, stroke order, real HSK words, and published learning contexts.

Character writing

How to write 菜

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HSK vocabulary

Words with 菜

Source-linked HSK vocabulary records that contain 菜.

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Real usage

Example sentences with 菜

Published HSK 1 course contexts only. Each sentence links back to the lesson that owns it.

  1. 我会做饭，今天做五个菜。

    Wǒ huì zuò fàn, jīntiān zuò wǔ ge cài.

    I can cook; today I am making five dishes.

    HSK 1 course · Lesson 7 · teaching context →

  2. 不要太多，给我一些米饭和一点儿菜。

    Bú yào tài duō, gěi wǒ yìxiē mǐfàn hé yìdiǎnr cài.

    Not too much; give me some rice and a little food.

    HSK 1 course · Lesson 7 · teaching context →

  3. 家里没有菜，这不是大事。

    Jiā lǐ méiyǒu cài, zhè bú shì dà shì.

    There is no food at home; it is not a big problem.

    HSK 1 course · Lesson 7 · teaching context →

  4. 我爱吃中国菜，也爱吃米饭。

    Wǒ ài chī Zhōngguó cài, yě ài chī mǐfàn.

    I love Chinese food, and I also love rice.

    HSK 1 course · Lesson 15 · teaching context →

  5. 这家饭店有很多菜。

    Zhè jiā fàndiàn yǒu hěn duō cài.

    This restaurant has many dishes.

    HSK 1 course · Lesson 15 · teaching context →

  6. 有些菜很辣，我只吃一些。

    Yǒuxiē cài hěn là, wǒ zhǐ chī yìxiē.

    Some dishes are spicy, so I only eat some of them.

    HSK 1 course · Lesson 15 · teaching context →
Character questions

About 菜

Short answers for character learning.

What does 菜 mean in Chinese?

菜 is listed here with the concise learning meaning: vegetable.

How do you pronounce 菜?

菜 is shown as cài.

Is 菜 an HSK 1 character?

Yes. 菜 is HSK 1 recognition character #16.

Can I practise writing 菜?

Yes. Use Watch, Trace, or Write above.

Learning details

  • HSK 1 recognition
  • HSK 1 handwriting practice
  • 2 linked HSK words
  • 6 published course contexts
  • Audio available
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Sources and editorial policy

  • HSK placement:HSK 1 recognition character #16. See the HSK 3.0 guide for the published syllabus reference.
  • Writing scope: not identified as part of the official HSK 1 recognition practice.
  • Meaning and pronunciation: CC-CEDICT dictionary data, shown as supplemental learning metadata; displayed reading source: HSK 1 vocabulary data.
  • Vocabulary: source-linked HSK 1 vocabulary records, with every word linked to its existing HSK vocabulary page.
  • Example sentences: published hskone HSK 1 course contexts, linked to the lesson that owns the original content.
  • Stroke-order practice: HanziWriter character data. This page is a source-linked learning reference, not an official HSK publication.
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