cái ㄘㄞˊ coi4 HSK 2 HSK 4 基礎級 · Level 2

  • ability; talent
  • sb of a certain type
  • a capable individual
  • then and only then
  • just now
  • (before an expression of quantity) only
  • (emphatic, esp. in contrast or correction) really; actually

cái ㄘㄞˊ

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 才 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 你才對。 You're right.
  • 這樣才對! It's done like this!
  • 哪天才行? Which day is fine?
  • 我很晚才睡。 I stayed up till late at night.
  • 逆境出人才。 Adversity makes a man wise, not rich.

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