材

cái

Dictionary entry

material

What does 材 mean?

材 (cái) has the following dictionary meaning.

1material

2timber

3ability

4aptitude

5a capable individual

6coffin (old)

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材cáimaterial · timber

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How to pronounce 材

材

cái

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