Chinese words · HSK 7–9

采

cǎiTraditional 採

to collect; to gather (as in 采集)

Every meaning

cǎi

  1. to collect; to gather (as in 采集)
  2. to pick; to pluck
  3. to adopt; to use (a method)
  4. spirit; look (as in 神采)
  5. (bound form) to purchase; procurement (short for 采购, as in 集采, 直采)

Words with 采

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).