Taiwanese singer and dancer (born 1980)

Tsai Ing-wen (1956–), Taiwanese politician of the Democratic Progressive Party, who served as president of the Republic of China (Taiwan) from 2016 to 2024

Cai Yuanpei (1868-1940), a leading educator, politician, and intellectual in early 20th-century China; he served as the president of Peking University, where he championed academic freedom and was a pivotal figure in the New Culture Movement.

Cai Jing (1047–1126), a high-ranking official and calligrapher of the Northern Song dynasty; often historically criticized as a corrupt and treacherous minister, he served as chancellor multiple times and is identified as the chief of the 'Six Bandits' of the Song.

Cai E (1882–1916), a prominent Chinese military leader and revolutionary; he organized the [[护国军|護國軍|hu4 guo2 jun1]] to oppose the monarchical ambitions of [[袁世凯|袁世凱|yuan2 shi4 kai3]].

Cai Yan (born c. 177 AD), a famous poet and musician of the late Eastern Han dynasty, known for her talent in literature and her captivity among the Xiongnu

An influential female poet and musician (172–?) of the late Eastern Han dynasty, also known by her courtesy name [[蔡文姬|蔡文姬|cai4 wen2 ji1]]; she was the daughter of the scholar [[蔡邕|蔡邕|cai4 yong1]] and was famously ransomed from captivity among the Xiongnu by [[曹操|曹操|cao2 cao1]].

Shangcai county in Zhumadian [[驻马店|駐馬店|zhu4 ma3 dian4]], Henan province

Shangcai County in Zhumadian City, Henan Province

Caidian district of Wuhan city, Hubei

Cai Lun (?–121), an official and inventor during the Eastern Han Dynasty traditionally credited with inventing the modern papermaking process.

Taiwanese internet writer (1969-)

Famous Taiwanese cartoonist (born 1948) specializing in retelling Chinese classics through manhua

Xincai county in [[驻马店|駐馬店|zhu4 ma3 dian4]] city, Henan province

Cai Guoqiang (1957-), contemporary Chinese artist known for firework displays and light shows

Xincai County in [[驻马店|駐馬店|zhu4 ma3 dian4]] city, Henan Province. Named because the State of Cai moved its capital here during the Spring and Autumn Period; the area is a major producer of rice, beans, and cotton.

Cai Dongfan (1877-1945), a Chinese historian and historical novelist

alternative name for the late Han dynasty scholar and calligrapher Cai Yong, based on his official title as a court counselor

(literary) milfoil and tortoise shell used in divination

Zhou Dynasty noble (Ji Du), the younger brother of King Wu; he was granted the fief of Cai but later joined the rebellion against the regent Duke of Zhou.

Zeiss Company; Carl Zeiss AG, a German manufacturer of optical systems and optoelectronics

Choy Li Fut; a Southern Chinese martial art founded in the 1830s that combines techniques from several different styles of kung fu

Caidian district of Wuhan city in Hubei province

Song Dynasty calligrapher and official (1012-1067) known for his poetry and prose; one of the four master calligraphers of the Northern Song Dynasty.

Famous scholar and official of the Eastern Han dynasty (132-192), known for his expertise in literature, calligraphy, and music; he was the father of [[蔡琰|蔡琰|cai4 yan3]] and is also known as [[蔡中郎|蔡中郎|cai4 zhong1 lang2]]

Qing Dynasty painter from Nanjing, sometimes grouped among the Eight Masters of Nanjing

extreme distress or being in financial straits, particularly when traveling; a reference to Confucius being stranded without food between two ancient states