草 (cǎo) — how to say "grass" in Chinese

Measure word: 棵 kē

Grass

Radicals / Keys

Grass

#140 · cǎo · 3 strokes

Examples

雨后,地散发出清新的气味。

After the rain, the grass gives off a fresh smell.

公园里的很绿。

The grass in the park is very green.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 草 (cǎo) — grass

[cǎo-] Carl the Cow loves to wander through fields of lush green grass 草 🌿. He spots the two little blades at the top of 草 and decides to munch on them while enjoying the sunny day. It's his favorite place to relax and chew the cud.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "grass" in Chinese?

"grass" in Chinese is 草 (cǎo).

What does 草 mean in English?

草 (cǎo) means "Grass".

How is 草 pronounced?

It is pronounced cǎo (written as cao). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "grass" in Chinese characters?

It is written 草.

What HSK level is 草?

草 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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