to pick; to pluck; to gather; to select; to mine; to extract

(bound form) facial expression; appearance; spirit; vitality; also written 彩 cǎi

To pick, pluck, or gather flowers, tea, or fruit

To extract or mine natural resources, such as coal, ore, or oil

To collect, gather, or search for information or materials

To adopt, select, or choose for use, such as ideas, strengths, or lighting