(cǎi)

HSK 615 strokes

variant of 踩[cai3]

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
cǎi
Meaning
variant of 踩[cai3]
Strokes
15
HSK level
HSK 6
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰足采

In this compound, the meaning comes from (foot); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

15 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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  11. 11
  12. 12
  13. 13
  14. 14
  15. 15

Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

cǎidòng

to operate by means of a pedal

Open 踩动 page →
cǎishuǐ

to tread water; to paddle or tramp in shallow water

Open 踩水 page →
cǎikōng

to miss one's step

Open 踩空 page →

crawl high, step low (idiom); unprincipled crawling, flattering one's superiors and tra…

Open 扒高踩低 page →

to step on the brake

Open 踩刹车 page →
cǎixiàn线

to scout for a tour operator

Open 踩线 page →
cǎi

to trample on

Open 踩踏 page →
cǎidiǎn

to reconnoiter; to case the joint

Open 踩点 page →

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