菜
Character Breakdown
Components: 艹 + 采
Grass that is picked — vegetables
Details
| Pinyin | cài |
| Meanings | vegetable, dish |
| Stroke Count | 11 |
| Radical | 艹 (#140 — grass) |
| HSK Levels | HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 5, HSK 6 |
| Frequency | #192 most common |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 菜 mean in Chinese?
菜 (cài) means "vegetable, dish" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 2, 3, 5, 6.
How many strokes does 菜 have?
The Chinese character 菜 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 艹 (grass).
What is the radical of 菜?
The radical of 菜 is 艹 (grass, Kangxi radical #140).