Sottaku logo Sottaku
Free Sign Up
Hanzi

材

material/timber/ability/aptitude/a capable individual/coffin (old)

Hanzi

Grade

Grade 3

Pinyin

cái

Bopomofo

ㄘㄞˊ

Jyutping

coi4

Example sentences

材料 cáiliào
我們需要準備充足的建築材料。
我们需要准备充足的建筑材料。

We need to prepare sufficient construction materials.

載 / 载 zài
這部卡車載滿了建築材料。
这部卡车载满了建筑材料。

This truck is loaded with building materials.

身材 shēncái
她靠運動保持苗條的身材。
她靠运动保持苗条的身材。

She maintains a slender figure through exercise.

長大 / 长大 chángdà
他身材長大，看起來非常魁梧。
他身材长大，看起来非常魁梧。

He has a tall and large build, looking very sturdy.

器材 qìcái
這裡有很多專業的攝影器材。
这里有很多专业的摄影器材。

There are many professional photography equipments here.

構圖 / 构图 gòutú
拍攝人像時，構圖比昂貴的器材更重要。
拍摄人像时，构图比昂贵的器材更重要。

When taking portraits, composition matters more than expensive equipment.

建材 jiàncái
這間店專賣環保建材。
这间店专卖环保建材。

This shop specializes in eco-friendly building materials.

教材 jiàocái
這本教材包含了豐富的練習題。
这本教材包含了丰富的练习题。

This textbook contains a wealth of practice questions.

室 shì
老師在辦公室準備教材。
老师在办公室准备教材。

The teacher is preparing teaching materials in the office.

材質 / 材质 cáizhì
這件衣服的材質很好。
这件衣服的材质很好。

The material of this piece of clothing is very good.

Example Vocabulary

材料

cai2'liao4

material; data; stuff

身材

shen1'cai2

figure; stature; build

器材

qi4'cai2

equipment; materials

建材

jian4'cai2

building materials; construction materials

教材

jiao4'cai2

teaching material; textbook

材質

cai2'zhi4

material; texture

棺材

guan1'cai2

coffin

主材

人材

ren2'cai2

原材料

yuan2'cai2'liao4

raw materials; ingredients

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning a growing range of Asian and European languages with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Sign Up

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across every supported language.